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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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Who was Marcus Aurelius in battle with?
Marcus Aurelius fought the War with Parthia 161-66 against the Parthian Empire, the third of the four pre-Islamic Persian empires.
Marcus Aurelius also fought the Marcomannic Wars (166-80) against the Marcomanni, Quadi, Germanic peoples who lived in Bohemia (Czech Republic).
How might a moderate climate foster civic life?
In ancient times, the moderate climate supported an outdoor life for many Greek citizens.
What kinds of laws were passed in ancient Greek democracies?
They were direct democracies as opposed to today's representative democracies where members are elected to represent the people).
The citizens (males over 18 years of age) would meet in Assembly regularly, about every fortnight, and the Council would put draft laws before them to discuss and vote on.
As the Council was involved only in implementing the decisions of the Assembly the scope of the laws was total, covering all aspects of life - financial, external relations, legal, military and domestic.
Why did Alexander want to build Alexandra?
Alexander built over 70 cities named after him throughout the Middle East. A few are:
Alexandria, Egypt
Iskandariya, Iraq
Alexandria Asiana, Iran
Alexandria in Ariana, Afghanistan
Alexandria Bucephalous, Pakistan, on the Jhelum
Alexandria of the Caucasus, Afghanistan
Alexandria on the Oxus, Afghanistan
Alexandria of the Arachosians, Afghanistan now called Kandahar
Alexandria on the Indus, Pakistan
Alexandria on the Hyphasis, Pakistan
Alexandria Eschate "the Farthest" Tajikistan
His object after taking over the Persian Empire was to teach the inhabitants Greek civilisation, so he built these cities to 'civilise' the locals (the word civilise comes from civis = a city in Latin) - ie show them the benefits of cities with the amenities of sewerage, fresh water, gymnasiums, theatres, city design and layout, security, education etc.
Why was it unusual in the Ancient Greek culture to have a woman be a priest or oracle?
It depends on the culture. Most of them have/had woman who are/were priestess or oracles.
Why was ancient Greece called ancient?
The culture which we presently refer to as ancient Greece existed in the time period of between approximately 2000 and 3000 years ago. That is quite a long time ago, and hence, it qualifies as ancient.
What did the Greeks wear after getting thrown out of judah by the Maccabees?
After being expelled from Judah by the Maccabees, the Greeks typically wore garments that reflected their Hellenistic culture, such as the chiton, a tunic made of linen or wool, and the himation, a cloak worn over the chiton. They often accessorized with sandals and various forms of jewelry. Their clothing emphasized both practicality and status, with wealthier individuals wearing more elaborate and finely crafted pieces. Overall, their attire showcased the influence of Greek fashion and customs, even in the face of conflict.
What is generally perceived as the climax of homer's Odyssey?
I believe it would be when he fights the suitors.
How have ancient Rome and Greece influenced us?
The main legacies of the Romans are religion, the alphabet, language, the calendar, law, architecture and literature.
Christianity developed from a religion among a small group of Jews (who lived in Judea, which was part of the Roman Empire) into a mass religion in the Roman days. It spread around the Roman Empire. It became state religion. Catholic Christianity and Orthodox Christianity developed during the Later Roman Empire. They were originally called Latin or Western Christianity and Greek or Eastern Christianity respectively. The former was the main form of Christianity in the western part of the Roman Empire and the latter was the main form of Christianity in the eastern part of the Roman Empire.
Western European languages have adopted and adapted the Latin alphabet. The only letters in the English language which do not come from the Latin alphabet are J, U and W.
Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian are languages derived from Latin (Romance languages). Many Latin words or words of Latin origin have entered English via two routes. One was that Latin was the language of the church in the Middle Ages. The other was the Norman conquest of England. French became the court language and many French words entered into the English language. These words are usually of Latin origin.
Many international words in medicine, law and theology are Latin.
The calendar we use is the Gregorian calendar. It is named after the minor modifications made by the calendar instituted by Julius Caesar (Julian calendar) by Pope Gregory XII in 1582. Therefore, we basically use the Roman calendar. We also use translations of the Roman names for the months.
The key principles of Roman civil law have provided the foundation or an inspiration for the law of many modern countries. These are: citizenship status and citizenship rights, equality under the law, nobody is above the law, the right to have a proper trial, the right to defend oneself and to be represented, the right to appeal, that the burden of proof rests on the accuser and not on the accused, that it is the exact form of actions and not intentions or words which is punishable, and that a law deemed unreasonable or unfair can be repealed.
The Romans influenced European architecture, sculpture and painting until the early 20th century. They influenced the art of the Renaissance (14th-15th century) Baroque (17th-18th century) and Neoclassicism (18th-20th century, and is still sometimes used today). Palladian architecture was also based on Roman architecture. It was popular from the 17th century to the 20th century and was often used for public buildings. Latin literature was very influential in European literature until the mid-20th century.
What did Iliad provide Greeks with?
The "Iliad" provided the Greeks with a foundational epic that celebrated their heroic ideals, values, and cultural identity. It depicted themes of honor, bravery, and the consequences of wrath through the story of Achilles during the Trojan War. This narrative not only served as a source of entertainment but also offered moral lessons and a shared historical narrative that unified the Greek city-states. Additionally, it influenced Greek art, literature, and philosophy for centuries to come.
Why was the battle of artemisium so important?
The southern Greek city-states facing the Persian invasion in 480 BCE were faced with the prospect of amphibious attacks by the Persian fleet on their cities. They kept their armies at home to protect themselves, so giving the Persian army a walkover, able to pick them off one at a time.
The Greek strategy was to destroy the Persian fleet to both lift this threat to allow their armies to come out and combine to defeat the Persian army, and also to expose the Persian sea supply line on which the Persian army depended, as Greece was too poor a country to support them.
They at first sent a land blocking force and fleet from Sparta and Athens to the pass at Tempe in northern Greece, but withdrew it when they found that the inland route would easily bypass it. They then sent a small force to the narrow pass at Thermopylai with the fleet positioned in the strait of Artemesion beside it to force the Persian fleet to try to turn the land block by sea, so precipitating a sea battle in narrow waters which would favour the Greek fleet tactically.
The fleets engaged for three days and the Greek fleet had the worst of it and withdrew to Salamis to try again. The Thermopylai land force was therefore withdrawn, the Spartans sacrificing themselves to hold the pass as long as possible to let them get away.
A good plan which failed because the odds at sea were too great in both ship size and numbers. They had to try again with a better strategy required - one which split the Persian fleet to even the odds.
Aftermath:
The Greeks then ran a this-time successful re-run battle at Salamis, splitting the Persian fleet and catching it spread out thinly in the narrow waters around Psyttaleia Island. This loss of sea dominance left the Persians undersupplied for the winter as their supply ships could not now be protected by the defeated navy which withdrew to Asia Minor, and they had to send half of their army home.
This levelled up the odds and the following spring the Greek cities sent out their forces to combine, the armies defeating the weakened Persian army and its Greek allies at Plataia in central Greece, and the Greek fleet destroying the residue of the Persian fleet holed up at Mycale in Asia Minor.
What is the meaning of transition in Greek drama?
The chorus sang and danced between scenes in the plays. The Odes commented on the action and could be used to designate the passage of time or, in extremely rare instances, a change of place.
Who was Alexander the great and how did he help to spread Hellenistic culture?
Alexander the Great was the son of Philip, King of Macedonia. Philip conquerd the Spartans and then began plans to invade Persia. However, he was murdered by his bodyguard, with the possibility of Alexanders involvement. Alexander the Great was very intersted in Greeek literature and his tutor was the famous Aristotle.Alexander the Great picked up where his father left off and conquered Persia, then Egypt then proceeded to march through Asia until India, where his army stopped. At 32, he caught a fever and died. He spread Hellenistic culture because of the multitude of lands he had conquered where Helllenistic culture had began to seep into the other countries culture. That is a very brief account of Alexander the Great!
Was a Greek theatre a form of recreation for the masses or the elite?
The theatre in Ancient Greece was accessible to all members of the community. The masses were able to attend alongside the elite, and all could enjoy the entertainment. The elite had nicer, more comfortable seats in better locations, but the masses were always welcome in the theaters. It was very rare to make a living as a playwright in Ancient Greece, so playwrights could come from any social class, and in this way too the theatre was accessible to both the masses and the elite.
Did Philip organize a phalanx armed with 18 foot pikes to attack Greece?
Yes, and it was used to create an almost impenetrable wall of defense so that it's harder to beat.
When did the hittites push into Mesopotamia?
The Hittites had originally filtered into Asia Minor sometime before 2000 BC.
That's all I know about this particular area, but there may be other information out there. :D
How does the deep valley effect ancient Greece?
ancient greece was effected by deep valleys because it use to be under ground
Why did ancient Greece stop war for the Olympics?
The Greeks highly valued physical perfection and and athletic prowess. These games were of supreme importance to them. With the "Olympic Truce," established in the 9th century, the Greeks began a sacred tradition of peace before, during, and after the Olympic games so that spectators could travel safely to and from events, and the games would not be interrupted. Even legal disputes were banished.
In 1996 attempts began to revive this tradition.
For a more complete discussion of the Olympic Truce and the importance of the Olympic games in ancient Greek culture, please refer to the links below:
Where was the ancient Greece standium in Greece?
There were many standiums in ancient Greece, not a single one..many of them exist today, such as Epidavrus,Panathinean Stadium in Athens and many more...
