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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 purpose of the Ara Pacis?
the purpose of the ara pacis is to symbolize the achievements of Augustus and also to spread his beliefs (the images on the side of the altar). it also was a place where people preformed sacrifices
In ancient times, the height of Greek civilization occurred during the period between 500 and 350 B.C.E. At this time, Athens, among other Greek city-states, made remarkable advances in art, science, politics, philosophy, and other areas of human thought and life.
What did the girls in ancient Greece did when they didn't go to school what did they do instead?
They stayed at home to cook,clean,and to wash clothes
What were the three main Greek periods in history?
Bronze Age Greece: 2800 - 1100 BC
Includes: Minoan Civilization on Crete (2800-1450 BC)
Mycenaean Civilization on mainland Greece (1600-1100 BC)
Dark Ages: 1200-800 BC
Ancient Greece: 800 BC - 146 BC
Includes: Archaic Greece (800-510/480 BC)
Classical Greece (510-323 BC)
Hellenistic Greece (323-146 BC)
Followed by Roman conquest, and later under the thumb of the Byzantine Empire.
What is the name of one person who wrote an epic?
Homer from Ancient Greece is said to have written the epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey.
How is notional state and local government similar to ancient greek government?
Your accidental adjective "notional" is particularly apt in reference to ancient Greek government. They tried everything! The various city-states of Greece enjoyed every form of government known, and managed to make a mess of just about every one. In particular, the democracy of Athens that we admire so much today was one of the worst tyrannies in history, routinely exiling or executing its outstanding citizens and patriots, while the militaristic oligarchy/kingdom of Sparta that we despise today was remarkably stable and just, especially in contrast to Athens.
Why does most of your knowledge of ancient Greece come from the Muslims?
Muslims maintained libraries, while European society struggled.
It was not destroyed it still stands today as a major tourist attraction.
What were the Lydian's coins made of?
electrum" which is a natural composition of 75 per cent gold and 25 per cent silver.
What is the physical appearance of the ancient Greek griffin?
It has the wings and front half of an eagle and the tail and back half of a lion. The males have no wings. Instead, they have spikes down their backs.
How does Priam convince Achilles to return Hector's body?
Achiles' mother Thetis, ordered by the Gods, was sent down to reason with him. So when Priam arrived he offered ransom's and Achilles gave the body back due to the Gods orders.
What was the main theme of Euripides plays?
His plays were realalistic He questioned traditional thinking in real life situations. :)
Who was the first man to win the Ancient greek Olympics?
Bob bloggs the referee of the volley ball gall who actually is your father.
Did King Philip II of Macedonia take over Greece army?
No, each of the independent Greek city-states had its own army. He recruited the numbers he needed from them.
Were Sophocles Euripides 2 great playwrights?
Yes Sophocles and Euripides were two great play writers.
