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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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What political group was allowed to participate in ancient Athens Greece politics?
Find it in the book fooo !
How was Socrates death similar to a Greek tragedy?
Socrates' death was similar to a Greek tragedy because it did not end in his favor. Like many tragedies, the good guy usually dies or loses.
What three things did Philip II especialy admired about Greece?
1. he was a greeck
2. he traced his ancesty back to the kings of argos
3. in 346 B.C his money was buying off the suporters of the greek country
Did the ancient Greeks believed that their gods lived under the ground?
No, the ancient Greeks did not believe that their gods lived under the ground. They believed that their gods lived on Mount Olympus, the highest peak in Greece. They considered Mount Olympus to be their divine residence.
Why were the Greeks able to defeat the Persians?
They adopted a superior strategy of first defeating the Persian navy, and cutting off their sea supply line. The Persians had to send half their army home for the winter, and the Greeks united the city-state armies to defeat the depleted Persian army.
How much land were Ancient Greeks able to farm on?
Greece was mountainous so it was difficult to farm though i know they were able to plant grapes. They were able to farm on very little land. If you want a more specific answer you should search it on google, you'll probably find a page about greece there. Hope this helped :)
How did the peloponnesian war contribute to the expansion of mancedonia?
Although thr Greek city-states were devastated by the war, they continued to fight each other in varying alliances for the next 50 years. The three principal cities in all this - Athens, Sparta and Thebes - were by then so debilitated that they could not provide sufficient opposition to prevent the growing Macedonian ascendency in the vacuum they had themselves created.
What kind of democracy did Athens have?
Athens had a direct democracy. All citizens in Athens could participate directly in the government. It is called direct democracy because each person's decision directly affects the out-come of a vote. Women, however, were excluded from this process.
What were some duties citizens in Athens had?
This is all i can think of off the top of my head Athenians were expected to get and education, and serve in the military, also known as Ephebos. You were of course expected to follow laws or you would be put under arrest as you are now.
What houses did greeks live in?
The ancient Greeks would live in a house called an 'Oikos' which would be square in shape with a courtyard cut out the middle to get sunlight and stop heat. The courtyard was also for wells and sacrifices in the altar.
That war was the culmination of a polarisation of states to two opposing sides, pursuing offensive, expansionary objectives as Athens did, and defensive turning to offensive measures as happened with the Peloponnesian League.
It was the first well-documented struggle of power blocks, which changed Greek warfae from limited local contests to a broad one encompassing the Greek world from Sicily to Asia Minor.
An aryballos is a small flask used, in Ancient Greece, to contain perfume or oil.
What Ways Did Greeks honor there gods-?
Greeks honoured their gods by conducting religious festivals and sacrifices, rituals and praying in temples.
Describe a characteristic of the people that is explained by the geography of the Greece?
They were farmers because they had lots of land and they were fishers because they had lots of sea.
What symbol did the Ancient Greeks use for an unknown quantity in mathematics?
Well, I'm sure just as people do now, they probably used one of the letters in their language... After all, the Ancient Greeks started the concept of mathematics and physics.
What were rhapsodes in ancient Greece?
They were historians and entertainers as well as the mythmakers of their time.
How do you apply the ideas of Socrates in your life?
In order to apply the ideas and philosophical concepts Socrates introduced, one must first know what they are. Secondly, the individual should learn and study these concepts and consider their relativity to modern society. Third, one must then practice their application at appropriate times. Eventually, it will become easier and more natural to apply Socrates' philosophies. Although not necessary, further reading into Plato's (his student) works, as well as Plato's pupil (Aristotle) can help better understand Socrates' original conceptions and postulates.
How was the Persian Empire defeated?
Alexander the Great took it over in a 10 year invasion 334 to 324 BCE.
Ancient Greek Mythology and why was it important?
Hellenic mythology is the collection of stories about the Gods and Heroes that were passed down orally, and later written down. It is not the same as the Hellenic religion though, read these questions for more info:
Pausanias said that Thucydides was murdered on his way back to Athens. Many doubt this account, seeing evidence to suggest he lived as late as 397 BC. Plutarch claims that his remains were returned to Athens and placed in Cimon's family vault.
The abrupt end of his narrative, which breaks off in the middle of the year 411 BC, has traditionally been interpreted as indicating that he died while writing the book, though other explanations have been put forward.
he married and divorced from his first wife
Who destroyed the Persian fleet at salamis?
The Spartan Admiral Eurybiades led the Greek naval contingent to victory over the Persians at the sea battle of Salamis .
