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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 greeks inherit from homer and then pass on to later civilizations?
The Iliad and the Odyssey.
The Greek world developed as independent city states. They defended this independence vigorously, and competed for influence, land and trade, with warfare a ready option to gain them.
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Where would the walled area of your poli be if you lived in Greek Poli?
The area of defence and refuge against an invader.
Which was a major characteristics of Democracy in ancient Athens?
It was based of fortnightly meetings of the citizens (adult males 18 years and over) where all decisions were made. The council between meetings implemented these decisions and carried out day-to-day administration.
How were the stories of patriarchs passed down?
Before the invention of writing, stories were passed down by word of mouth. A popular way was through the bards, who went from city to city singing the stories, such as the Iliad and Odyssey.
Why did the Greeks ancestors make music a part of education?
relaxtion , because the enjoyedit, pleasure happiness and blessed of life.
Why are Greek masks used in theater?
Since, in Greek plays, there were usually one to three actors and a chorus. The masks could be used to show a change in character, since there were not enough actors to play all the parts. Masks were also used to show a physical change in a certain character. For example, in Oedipus, after he stabs his eyes out, a mask could have been used to represent this physical change(the lack of eyes).The masks were also made to help project the voices of the actors. Many of them had a type of 'megaphone' shaped mouth which allowed the voice to project to the farthest reaches of the Amphitheatre.
Was Alexander the Great tutored by the Greek philosopher Socrates - how do you know?
No - Socrates was dead before Alexander was born. He had many tutors, the main one being Aristotle.
What did the ancient Greeks do in their spare time?
Participated in religious festivals which included athletic games and plays, ate and drank wine, practiced warfighting, bred children.
None. the Sumerians were the first civilisation, and therefore were not influenced by anyone. The Greeks where influenced by a slight degree by the Assyrians and the Persians. The Normans were not influenced by anyone in particular. The Mayas lived in another continent and did not have any contact with the other peoples mentioned. This is a far too broad question both historical and geographically.
In what way do ancient myths often use personification?
humanlike gods represent abstract concepts and natural phenomena
What feature of the polis made it a safe protected place to live and conduct business?
Most had defendable walls and a secure water supply.
What is the Greek fortress on a high hill called an?
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An andron is an apartment which, in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, was reserved for males, and located in the lower part of the house.
How did Alexander used religion to unite his empire?
No, he tried to use Greek culture and naked force.
What are Thucydides' contributions?
He provided a reliable history of the first half of the Peloponnesian War, with a preamble giving the background to the conflict in the Greek world.
What were common male activities?
Farming, trades, religious ceremonies, acting in plays, procreating, warring.
