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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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How were juries selected in ancient Athens?
300 members of the population were chosen at random from the citizen's list( there were approximately 6000 full citizens at any given time in Athens
When was the first ancient Greek tragedy produced?
The earliest play that could be called a Greek tragedy by modern standards is The Persians, by Aeschylus, and it was produced in 472 BCE.
What was ancient greek religion?
Greek religion was a predominant form of early Paganism and as a result their religion reflected many central ideas and concepts of earlier forms of Paganism, such as Druidism, both ancient and Modern and Witchcraft and Wicca. It was polytheistic, consisting of the worship of many Gods. The Greeks believed that the Gods would offer protection and guide their city-states. This belief was identical to other earlier forms of Paganism.
The major gods and goddesses: Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Ares, Dionysus, Hephaestus, Athena, Hermes, Demeter, Hestia, Dionysus and Hera
Why were myths important to ancient Greeks?
Myths expressed their beliefs about their gods and goddesses
Because they didn't have today's science so they thought there must be away to explain why the earth didn't just drop through space
Where is the location of ancient Athens?
It was located on the Agean sea port in Greece
Athens, today, is still located in the same location as ancient Athens. The various temples and sites can still be found in modern Athens.
What are the differences between slavery in ancient Rome and Greece?
UnlikeotherGreek citysates slaves in Athens were treated much less harshly and otherGreekscomplained that it was difficult to distinguish them from freemen. The most highly prized slaves were tutors and policeofficials. Nextcamedomesticslaveswho were often regarded asmembersof the family and were sometimes freed. The lowest slaves were those who worked in the silver mines. Their working conditions were harsh. Slaves inAthensdid not work in thefield.
Most slaves in the Roman empire worked in the fields of large landed estates. Some wereemployedfor large public works. Some workshops had slaves. There were manydomesticslaves in the houses of the rich. The Romans were in the habit of freeing theirslaves The rates of manumission were high. Once freed, they became Roman citizens. At one point, the majority of citizens in the city of Rome were freedmen or theirdescants. Large number of slaves were taken to Rome aftervictoriesin battle, whilemanypoor Romans joined the army and were given plots of land around the empire around the empire.
What sort of language is used in Greek mythology?
The myths and legends came down to us in Classical Greek, though they may have originated in Doric, Ionic and Aeolic dialects. These all had variations from the earlier Homeric Greek of the originals.
Where were Athenian's main rivals from?
Athenians main rivals where from Sparta. They fought in the Peloponnesian wars.
What kind of weapons and armor did the Hoplites use?
Hoplites were Greek citizens who loved arming themselves with shields and spears. They had basic military training and would have bronze weapons and armored suits. They also had a Corinthian Helmet that covered their necks down to their collarbones, greaves to cover their calves and shins and a breastplate to cover their thorax.
What were the rights of foreign people of ancient Greece?
None.
Citizens had rights, non-citizens (including all women, children, slaves and aliens) had no rights, but were given some tolerance and privileges according to their usefulness and good behaviour.
How are the Greek gods portrayed as human like?
greek gods are not like humans, humans are like greek gods. the difference is that e are mortal and they are immortal. they only have powers because the take care of their section of the earth.
What was the origin of the ancient Greek titans?
The Titans were the Original "parents" of the greek gods.
Chronos and gaia for example gave birth to Zeus, Poseidon and Hades, but Chronos swallowed Poseidon ad hades alive. Gaia hid Zeus until he grew up and freed his Brothers.
The three of them shared the world (Zeus got the overworld, Hades the Underworld, poseidon the Oceans) and the Titans reign has ended
What did the ancient Greeks believe heroes such as Heracles possessed?
The Greeks believed that the heroes such as Hercules contained many of their own skills. They were kind of like the tools that the gods used to act indirectly on earth. In this case Hercules possessed great strength in which to overcome enemies.
What period did ancient Greek history occurred last?
it was the Hellenistic period. shortly after the city states had fully been united came the Roman Empire. Greece was annexed by Rome shortly after Augustus's' victory at Actium in 31BC, thus ending the Hellenistic period and consequently the final era in what we call Ancient Greece
What happened to Narcissus in the end?
he died and their grew a flower where Narcissus died. the flower was called Narcissus. Echo was some where else.
What event triggered conflict between Persia and Greek city-states?
Athens, along with Eretria, supported rebellions by Ionian cities in Persian territory in Asia Minor. Persia determined to stop this by installing a puppet Athenian tyrant in Athens, and sent an expeditionary force in 490 to enforce this.
The expedition was defeated at Marathon.
What are the five city states of Greece?
in the time of ancient Athens and Sparta, each city was also a state which means that despite of common origin, each city-state had its own low, king or government and generally it was independent. as a result of that there were many wars between them.
During the Olympic games all wars and battles stopped. The games helped to form the (national) Greek identity as you could be from one of the various Greek kingdoms and city-states and consider yourself ''Greek''. Also, it was a way to distinguish yourself, other than war or lineage.
Where did the ancient Greeks consult the god Apollo about the future?
The most famous of the sanctuaries of the god Apollon were his oracular shrines. First and foremost of these was the great Oracle of Delphi, but others were found scattered throughout Magna Graeca, including:--
(i) The Oracle of Apollon Ismenios in Thebes, Boiotia (Greece);
(ii) The Oracle of Apollon Ptoios on Mt Ptoos, Boiotia (Greece);
(iii) The Oracle of Apollon at Abai, Phokis (Greece);
(iv) The Oracle of Apollon Didymios at Didyma (or Brankhidai), near Miletos, Karia (Asia Minor);
(v) The Oracle of Apollon Klarios at Klaros, near Kolophon (Asia Minor);
(vi) The Oracle of Apollon at Pergamon, Teuthrania (Asia Minor);
What were ancient Greece rich houses made out of?
Houses in Ancient Greece usually consisted of Mud brick, but they could be made of stone if the owner of the house was wealthy.
Was defeated by the Greeks on the Plain of Marathon?
A Persian expeditionary force commanded by the Mede general Datis.
The Mycenaean civilization was based on?
A monarchy aided by a military elite that controlled the economy
