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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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Which battle is considered the most glorious defeat in greek history?
if you asked 100 people what the most famous defete in spartan, or even greek history, the awnser for many people would be the battle of thermopoly fought in 480 before christ
Are Darius and 'Darius the Great' the same?
There is a Biblical Darius, "Darius the Mede", who assumes the throne of Belshazzar after Daniel deciphers the predictions of Belshazzar's demise. (Book of Daniel) * This is one source for the English idiom "reading the handwriting on the wall", which means seeing a future consequence. Three kings of Persia were named Darius, the first being "Darius the Great" (549-486 BC) and the other two later successors, Darius II (aka Ochus, king 423-404 BC) and Darius III (aka Artashata 380-330 BC).
Is water the most common element on Earth?
Water is not an element. The element that is most present in the atmosphere is Nitrogen at about 70% (Oxygen is about 20%). I don't know about the most common element in the earth's crust though. I'd say that the most common element overall is Carbon (since all life is carbon based)
What did ancient Greek walls look like?
The ancient walls of Greek period constructed of granite, mud bricks and wood. The walls were built for utility not for beauty. The heights and thickness of ancient Greek walls varied and were often based on the size and population of the city-state. As ancient times progressed Greek walls were of little help against such enemies as Alexander the Great or ancient Rome.
Who were the 7 sages of ancient Greece?
Theles of Mitucus , Solon of Athens ,Myson of Chen, Celobulous of Lindus, Bias of Periene, Pittacus of Mytileene and the Chilon of Sparta.
He is a native of Clazomenae(What is now in modern-day Turkey) And he also lived in Athens for some time.
Despite the great difference between the city-states which of the following connected all Greek?
concept of citizenship, religious beliefs, and language ; )
How did the greek and roman verions of democracy differ?
Novanet--> All male Greek citizens participated
in the government.
490-432 B.C
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How would knowledge of geometry be helpful to the Greeks?
Geometry solved their problem about land and guide in the sea, by measurement everything, and increased their knowledge by the ancient North africans and Middle Easterners about mathematics, construction, architecture, architecture, etc.
Yes, Pericles had a son - also pericles - with the metic Asphasia.
Who were the parents of leonidas?
The father of leonidas was King Anaxandridas II. Very little is known about his parents though
What would happen if someone broke the law in ancient Greece?
If someone broke the law in Ancient Greece, most of the time, the punishment would be death. If a slave were to break the law, then the punishment would probably be death. But, if someone like a a Queen, or King, or someone with a very important job, they would probably be let off with a warning.
Are there any unfulfilled Greek prophecies?
Yes. In Hesiod's, Works and Days, he describes the five ages or generations of humanity on earth. These are five ages throughout history of the world that were either destroyed by Zeus or self-destructed. The first four ages have gone. The last one, the fifth age, appears to be right now. He speaks of the utter and complete moral decay of humanity and how most of the gods will abandon the earth because of it. He speaks of the majority of humanity having become godless, foulmouthed, envious, with scowling faces, mistreating their parents who nurtured them, etc. Hesiod says that Zeus will destroy this last generation.
What was the legacy of ancient Greece?
we would not have the right to vote for the one leader we want to rule our country and our country would not have a fair way to choose our leader
