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Ancient Greece
The ancient greek civilization starts around 3200 BC with the Cycladic civilization [followed by the Minoan (2700 BC) and the Mycenean civilization (1600 BC)] and flourished from the 7th century BC to the 2nd century AD, especially in the 5th century BC with the city-states of Athens and Sparta.
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Describe the wars of Classical and Hellenistic Greece?
The wars of classical Hellenistic Greece were very intimate. They were hand to hand, bloody and brutal. At times, there was interference by the gods.
How is Noh theatre similar to Greek theatre?
Noh (or Nōgaku) is a classical Japanese musical drama originating in the 14th century AD, which, unlike Ancient Greek theatre, is still extant in its traditional forms today. Much of the craft of acting and producing Nōgaku emphasizes tradion
What can the chorus leader do that the other chorus members cannot do in ancient Greek theater?
Interact directly with non-chorus characters is what the chorus leader can do that the other chorus members cannot do in ancient Greek theater.
Specifically, the chorus is made up of respected, wise elders. Its members instruct the audience by explaining offstage and past events as well as onstage happenings. They entertain by dancing and singing across the stage. But they cannot interact directly with characters outside the chorus. Only the chorus leader can interact with both chorus and non-chorus members in the play.
How do Roman theaters differ from Greek theaters?
greek theaters were stadium style and often circiular where as roman was more square and head on seating
Thebes in Egypt is famous because it was the capitol of Ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom.
Thebes in Greece is famous because it was a major power during the period of the city-states. It was a major rival of Athens, sided with the Persians during Xerxes' invasion of Greece in 480 BC, and ended the power of Sparta at the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BC. Thebes was conquered and destroyed as a power by Phillip II of Macedon and his son, Alexander the Great, in 335 BC after their elite military group, the Sacred Band of Thebes, was destroyed in 338 BC.
How do historians know everything about Greeks?
They do not know everything, but they know allot because much Greek literature has survived to the modern day. There has also been extensive archaeology conducted round the Mediterranean and in Greece.
He wasn't murdered, he was sacrificed to Aphrodite. There is a difference. The person who 'did the deed' was some priest of Aphrodite, history does not record the name.
How did Philip ii ruin his relationship with Alexander the great?
Philip II ruined his relationship with his son, Alexander the Great, by rejecting Alexander's mother who was a Greek from Epirus and marrying another woman who was a Greek from Macedonia. Alexander, and especially his mother, felt that Alexander would no longer be in line to inherit the throne should Philip II die with an heir that was a full Macedonian Greek. There have been speculations that Alexander had killed his father but in light of this reason, it has been proposed that it was Alexander's mother that may have arraigned to assassinate Philip, not Alexander.
It is an anglicization of his Greek name. Aesop, also spelled Æsop or Esop, comes from the Greek Αἴσωπος (EH-so-pohs).
hey there! I'm in 8th grade and i took general music this semester and we watched west side story. my teacher explained to us that the play romeo and Juliet is similar to west side story because tony thinks maria is dead and he wants to die. Juliet thinks romeo is dead and she kills herself. then, maria sees tony dead, and tells them to kill her too, like romeo drinking poison when he sees Juliet. hope this answers your question!
p.s. I'm not positive about who died first in romeo and Juliet, but i know that is how they are similar.
What did Ancient Greeks do for fun?
Entertainment was essential to daily life in Ancient Rome. As noted by Juvenal, it seemed that all Romans were interested in was "bread and circuses." And with theaters, amphitheaters, circuses, and public baths galore, the Romans never seemed to get bored.
What famous people came from Argos?
the most important famous person in Argos is definitely telesilla. she was famous for her art, and her peotry.
The ancient Greeks usually ate a Mediterranean diet. Meaning grains, vegetable's, fruit's, some fish, but very little meat. Poor Greeks usually ate vegetarian diets because they could afford meat. They also drank an excess of wine because it was easier to get than fresh water. A typical Ancient Greek meal would consist of a relish, grain, and wine.
I believe its the same way you play an Oboe Reed. Do you know where to buy some aulos? ive been looking everywhere
The cornu was a curved horn and was used for many purposes. Some of them are for giving military signals, signaling when an event was to start in the arena, for weddings, celebrations and for triumphs. In other words, it was used anytime an attention getting sound was needed.
well actually according to my smartness Aesop died while visiting his family. He got pushed off a cliff because one of his fables was about a ruler ( used as lion in fable) and he found out. I hope my answer helped!
Did ancient Greece ever have a woman ruler?
No. The Greeks were too he-man to allow that. However, Cleopatra was of Greek descent, but she ruled Egypt, and only because an invading Roman named Julius Caesar deposed her brother and placed her on the throne.
What cultures blended to form the new Hellenistic Culture?
The Hellenistic Culture was influenced by Greek (Hellenic) culture blended with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences.
Who uses the Hippocrates oath?
It serves as a foundation for other similar oaths and laws that define medical practice. Such oaths are takes today by students entering the medical profession
