The two ancient greek theories of matter were the what theories?
Ancient Greeks had two major theories of matter. These were the Atomic theory of matter and the theory of pangenesis.
What event led Sparta to become a militaristic society?
The rebellion of helots in 650 B.C. caused Sparta to establish a military society. This revolution marked complete change in Spartan life.
How were the small farmers regarded in ancient greek society?
They had right to vote and make rules because they were citizens but had a lot of work to do
Military Conquest was the factor that contributed to the expansion of both empires. Religious Tolerance allowed for the perseverance of these larger empires, but did not promote their continued expansion. The other two choices (Industrial Productivity and Independent City-States) were not helpful at all, the former because Industrial Productivity had not yet been invented and the latter because the independence of the city-states was an obstacle to imperial expansion, not a benefit.
What did the Persians do after the battle at Thermopylae?
After defeating the doomed Spartan/Greek rear guard led by the Spartan king Leonidas at the narrow pass of Thermopylae the Persians went on to raid the Greek countryside and burned the Greek City-State of Athens . Afterwards , the Persians returned home .
With 2,000 Greek city-states scattered around the Mediterranean and Black seas, the produce - animal, vegetable and mineral and slaves - was gathered and exchanged by the cities, who also traded locally to add to the pool of produce.
What is universal about Oedipus' fate in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That to err is human is what is universal about Oedipus' fate in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban King Oedipus makes mistakes because he is mistaken about his self-identity. An inability to see people and all things clearly falls outside the range of human powers. That Oedipus' mistakes catch and trip him up can be generalized to the turns that any and all human lives take between birth and death.
How did Geography of Greece affect transportation in Greece?
Greece has many islands so many people get around by using "water taxis". Many islands ar very small and don't allow cars do to space, so people also use Vespas and other small vechicles.
Why were ancient Greeks communities isolated from each other?
Because Greece had a lot of mountain ranges which prevented contact between city states.
Did the elgin marbles get moved in World War 2?
Yes. They were loaded aboard the HMS Rodney in May 1941 when the ship was sent to the Boston Navy Yard. The treasures were on the battleship when it engaged the Nazi battleship Bismarck. The battle exhausted the HMS Rodney's fuel, and it rebunkered in Greenock, Scotland. The Rodney thus replenished sailed for Halifax N.S., where presumably the marbles were removed. It then embarked for Boston for a much needed refit, which commenced on June 12, 1941.
What impact did oracles have on Greek history?
Prophecy was and is incredibly important. It gives people something to hope for; something that they know will come in the future despite any hardships or trials they are going through currently. Or, it can serve as a warning to people who don't conform to the societal norms.
Even Christians use prophecy as part of their worship (the idea of the second coming is prophecy), as do the Hebrews and Muslims.
What greek god had a spear with 3 prongs?
The Greek god who carred a spear with three prongs, a Trident, was Poseidon, god of sea.
The 365-day calendar was a contribution of the ancient civilization of?
The ancient Egyptians had a 360 day calendar, but i do believe they were the founders of the 365 calendar. Hope it help :)
Greeks in war wore foustanelas (skirts) ,a blue or red vest over a white long shirt,they also wore special shoes that like an elf's with a small pom-pom on the tip. and those are just the basics...
How to Compare and contrast ancient Egypt and Greece?
Ancient Egypt
Medicine: people preformed high-tech
Astronomy: Saw the movements of the planets and recorded the constellations; made the calendar we use today
Mathematics: to help with the fields and building temples mathematics was used
Ancient Greece
Good at making sculptures and very intelligent and lived on the Mediterranean Sea and lived in an area that was hard to grow crops
What is a list of Greek gods and goddesses and what they did?
Zeus = The King of the gods, controls lightning with his master lightning bolt. Is father to most of the Olympians.
Hera = Zeus's wife, Queen of the gods.
Poseidon = God of the sea, has a throne on Mt. Olympus but he lives in his own palace under the sea.
Hades = God of the Underworld, not invited to Olympus, ruler of the dead.
Athena = Daughter of Zeus, goddess of wisdom and battle.
Ares = God of war, also a son of Zeus.
Demeter = Goddess of the harvest, plants. Her daughter is Persephone.
Aphrodite = Goddess of love and beauty. Her son is Eros (or Cupid).
Hephaestus = God of fire married;to Aphrodite, also a son of Zeus.
Dionysus = God of wine and madness, he is a son of Zeus as well.
Apollo = God of light and music. But he is NOT the Greekgod of the sun. Helios is the son god. He is a son of Zeus.
Artemis = Twin sister of Apollo, goddess of hunting.
Hermes = God of medicine, travelers, and thieves, and the messenger of the gods. Son of Zeus.
Hestia = Goddess of the hearth, gave up her throne for Dionysus when he became a god.
Eros= God of love.
There are a million of minor gods and goddess's too. I will only name a few:
Helios = God of the sun.
Selene = Goddess of the moon. Sister of Helios.
Eos = Goddess of the dawn. Sister of Selene and Helios.
Iris = Goddess of rainbows, messenger of the gods sometimes too.
Morpheus = God of sleep, dream
Ino = The White goddess, a goddess of the sea.
Niki = Goddess of victory.
Hecate = Goddess of witchcraft and magic.
There's like a million more!!!! But that's all I can write today!
What role did religious festival play in Greek life?
because they needed to please the god, make them happy, and to honor them...
my sister is a total loser Jennifer Xiong