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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 was the punishment for cheating in ancient Greek Olympics?
It was blood some would die because of it. <3 i hope i help lol ;) Love you all people vote for odama
How did greek limit democracy?
After the wild days of Athens from about 440 BCE, they learnt that having the popular assembly make up policy on the run was not a good thing, leading Athens into defeat in the Peloponnesian War and loss of it's empire.
So a system developed where motions were put to the assembly by the Council and the assembly could vote yes or no for each motion, not make up their own wild schemes as they came up in discussions
Who is Alexander ruler of Phoenicia?
Alexander the Great conquered Phoenicia as part of his drive to take over the Persian Empire.
Which people of ancient Greece left only a few written records and why?
The Phoenicians, because of the fact that they did not have a very good alphabet and spoke a different language they left very little written records.
Was defeated by the Greeks at the Bay of Salamis?
Persian naval forces were defeated by a Greek naval coalition under the command of the Spartan Admiral Eurybiades.
Which city-state in Greece became the most civilized?
Those which could afford the appetences of what they considered 'civilised' - a walled city for security, farming land to support the populace, a market place, temples, theatres, baths, and educational schools. There were hundreds of cities which met these criteria, but the most advanced were in Asia Minor which led in such development. Athens was able to make up lost ground when it used its military power to establish an empire and use its resources to spend on itself, however when it lost that empire it slid back into being a second rate society. Developments in the arts, literature and science were led by the Greek cities on the west coast of Asia Minor and later in Sicily, Italy and Egypt.
Why is the term Labyrinth appropriate for the Palace of Knossos?
The legend is that the builder Daedalus built it as a maze to house the mythical Minotaur - half man, half bull, at the palace of King Minos at Knossos in Crete.
How might a modern city imitate ancient Athens?
Well, here's a checklist:
-Only letting a fifth of the population vote (all male)
-Voting on a hill together, where the majority decides whether or not war is good
-Grab yourselves some slaves
-Convince yourselves that women are worth less than men
-Convince yourselves that women's wombs move around their bodies (yes, they believed this)
-Be incredibly aware from a Naval Perspective
-Develop a court system based on popularity outside of the court
-Condemn your greatest thinkers to death by hemlock...
Okay, there were some good things about Athens, but the good things you tend to already find in most societies today... I thought I'd just highlight some of the strange features of the Ancient city to show how different it really was. For reference the last point is about Socrates (who was actually a cheeky bugger so I can kind of see why they chose hemlock.)
What was the job of the Athenian assembly Generals?
The ten generals, one nominated by each tribe, commanded the army and the war fleet. Under the democracy, as the magistrates and other officials were chosen by lot and not necessarily competent, any difficult task approved by the Assembly of the people usually had a rider 'and the generals will see to it'. They had confidence in the generals because no one selected dumb generals to lead them into battles.
For instance, death sentence was executed by the ingestion of the poisonous herb hamhock.
Why was Hermes important to ancient Greeks?
Hermes was the messenger god so he delivered messages to the gods.
All human societies, of yesterday and of today, are influenced by strong leaders - for good and for bad. The Greek world had both good and bad, and mixed good and bad. Leaders give direction and encouragement, and these existed in Greece as well as today. The evidence for this lies in the achievements, advancements and backslidings in the Greek world at different times and locations.
Which Roman Emperor was a great admirer of the Greek Culture?
There was not one specific emperor who admired the Greeks. The Roman elites were already deeply influenced by the Greeks came to look up to them during the Republic; that is, even before the beginning of rule by emperors. Roman education was based on Greek models. Elite people received an education in both Latin and Greek and spoke Greek fluently. The pinnacle of education for elite men was a stay in Greece to learn Greek philosophy. Rome had Greek libraries as well as Latin ones. Some educated Romans adopted the Stoic and the Epicurean schools of Greek philosophy. Roman art became Greco-Roman art because it was influenced by Greek art. The Romans absorbed substantial parts of Greek mythology and Roman goods became linked to Greek gods. They also adopted the divination books of the Sibyls, who were Greek oracles (already during the Republican period).
Why did members of the Delian league resent Athens power?
Because they thought it wasn't fair how they were treated.
List the three most famous scientists of the Hellenistic Age?
Aristarchus found out the planets revolved around the sun, not he sun revolved around Earth.
What did the battle of marathon show that a small determined army could do?
The battle of Marathon is a notable example how a smaller , yet determined , force (Greek) which is heavily armoured with superior tactics can decisively defeat a numerically superior enemy (Persian) .
How does clothing Men and women clothing today differ from that of Ancient Greece?
The clothing of today is just about cloths but clothing of Ancient Greece was about cloths as well as jewel and mainly gold or diamonds were used in their cloths but in the cloths of today this quality is lack.
Who emphasized reason and logic in greek history?
One of Aristotle's most valuable contributions to philosophy was his emphasized on reason and logic. he argued that people should use reason to help them learn about the world by making careful observations and thinking rationally about what they had seen.
Are Greek Gods still Worshipped?
Yes, its called Christianity.
Yes, its called Christianity.
Yes, its called Christianity.
Yes, its called Christianity.
Yes, its called Christianity.
Yes, its called Christianity.
Yes, its called Christianity.
Yes, its called Christianity.
Yes, its called Christianity.
