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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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To refer which of the planets is which
its like why do you have a name
Which of the seven wonders were located in Asia Minor?
Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassos Temple of Artemis at Ephesos
The kotinos is an olive branch intertwined to form a circle awarded to Olymic Games victors.
Sappho the Lesbian. This refers to where she lived, the isle of Lesbos. ___ She is generally referred to as Sappho of Lesbos.
What is the period in ancient Greece when Greece slid into a period of warfare and disorder?
The Dark Ages. This is a period when we have very few records of.
Plato was the prized student of the Greek philosopher Socrates. In turn, Aristotle is the most famous student of Plato.
The first people to practice monotheism were the?
Urmonotheismus (German for "primeval monotheism") or primitive monotheism is the hypothesis of a monotheistic Urreligion, from which non-monotheistic religions degenerated and is supported by a number of scholars. Judeo-Christian scripture supports this view.
Evolutionary biologists argue for Judeo-Christian scriptures as mythology so dismiss them out-of-hand. They argue preanimism, then animism, totemism, polytheism and finally monotheism developed based on the archeolological evidence; however, the physical evidence does not "prove" that the first modern humans were not monotheists... it's just their best guess after dismissing ancient manuscripts that assert it as myth.
What were Spartan fighting methods?
The Spartans worked in a phalanx: Lines, with shields protecting both the warrior and his neighbour on the left side. They worked well alone, as well. They had three general weapons: a short sword (Gladius), a spear, and their shield.
"Shield, you say?" Yes! They used it to push their opponents and they snapped bones when they swung the edge.
Exceptional in both formation and one-on-one combat.
Source: Deadliest Warrior
What is the name of the large hill around which Greek city-states were built?
Many Greek cities were built on a rocky hill called an acropolis. The name acropolis was from the Greek word akros, meaning highest, and polis, meaning city.
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.
Why does most of your knowledge of ancient Greece come from the Muslims?
Muslims maintained libraries, while European society struggled.
What is the ancient greek word for Golden?
χρυσαφένιος (chrysafenios) is the ancient greek word for Golden
What principle do scientists follow in studying ancient climates?
in studying ancient climates, scientists follow an important principle: if plants or animals today need certain conditions to live, then similar plants and animals in the past needed those conditions.
Ephors were the senior executive officers (magistrates) in Sparta - five were elected annually by the full citizens, but could not be reelected. They presided over meetings of the council of elders (Gerousia). Their executive responsibilities included lawsuits, tax, foreign affairs and military training. Conduct of war and religious affairs was the province of the two kings.
What are the membership and duties of the Greek popular assembly?
The members were the citizens of the city-state. Depending on the franchise, it included all males (as in the extreme democracy of Classical Athens) or in some cities there was a property qualification to be able to attend and vote (as there was also earlier in Athens). Their duties (or should we say privileges) was to vote on motions put before them at the assemblies. All legislation had to be approved by them.
Did the amazons really cut off one of their breasts?
Probably not, they wore specially padded- and silk lined armor breastplates, given the Greek climate these were more like metallic bras which were silk-lined, to protect their upperworks. Wonder Woman comics Amazon costumes are on the right slant. in colder climes an armor plated vest was used with a vest over it, anticipating that of Medieval knights and yes, the Maid of Orleans. I find the whole spectrum of Amazons, Girl Knights and even Aviatrixes most attractive and sexy! Bang on.
