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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 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.
In what three ways did scholars return to learning from the Greeks and Romans?
First, the artist and scholars a of Italy drew inspiration from the ruins of Rome that surrounded them. Second,Western scholars studied ancient Latin manuscripts that had been preserved in monasteries. Third, Christians scholars scholars in Constantinople fled to Rome with Greek Manuscripts when the Turks conquered Constantinople in 1423.
What is the difference between the roman republic and the greek democracy?
none really other than internal structure - they were both based off the idea that we should be ruled by philosopher kings not the general populous
What do the homeric epics describe?
There are two epics of Homer, The Odyssey and The Iliad. The Iliad describes the battle of Troy. The Odyssey takes place after the battle and follows Odysseus's trials and voyage home.
Was Thucydides a famous historian?
Thucydides was a famous Greek Historian. He was writing in the 5th century and focuses on the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta.
Aeschylus Sophocles and Euripides are known as the three great'?
They were great tragic playwrights (tragic poets, tragedians) of Athens, in ancient Greece.
Socrates was the first philosopher in ancient Greece to?
The Athenian philosopher Socrates was the "first" philosopher in many ways. Perhaps most important above all else, he was the first to make the claim that his wisdom, if wisdom it truly were, consisted solely of his knowledge that he didn't know anything at all with certainty.
How did the people from ancient Greece follow their religion?
Most people in Classical Greece worshipped individual gods by sacrificing animals (or foodstufs) by burning them in the approved ritual fashion in front of their statues.
But there were many other varieties of religion, including the Eleusinian Mysteries where the adepts worshipped in something between a modern church service and a Masonic ritual.
---- And then there were the orgiastic religions - including the rites of Cybele, Dionysus and Orpheus. In an orgiastic religion the worshippers would get drunk and party - though the partying sometimes included some very uncomfortable experiences.
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.
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.
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. :)
What are some fast facts about the griffin?
A griffin is a legendary creature with the body of a lion, the head of an eagle, and the wings of a dragon.
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.
