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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 where some achievements of Ancient Thebes in Greece?
It sided with Persia in the Xerxes invasion of Greece, opposed the Athenian Empire, then took over from Sparta as leading Greek city-state. Its people were sold into slavery when it revolted against Alexander the Great.
What held the Greek city states together until 431 b.c.?
The threat of Persian invasion and internal revolution and fighting.
Greece has fought for civil wars since the BCs and early ADs. However, Greece began its independence battle in 1821, and ended and was recognized as a modern country in 1832
1. Sparta, Athens, Corinth and Thebes.
2. Macedonia'
Athenians war aims for Spartans?
The Spartans made their own war aims, they did not ask Athens for them.
Why were the 12 tables needed?
The Twelve Tables came about as a result of the long social struggle between patricians and plebeians. After the expulsion of the last king of Rome, Tarquinius Superbus, the Republic was governed by a hierarchy of magistrates. Initially only patricians were eligible to become magistrates and this, among other plebeian complaints, was a source of discontent for plebeians. In the context of this unequal status, plebeians would take action to secure concessions for themselves using the threat of secession. They would threaten to leave the city with the consequence that it would grind to a halt, as the plebeians were Rome's labor force. One of the most important concessions won in this class struggle was the establishment of the Twelve Tables, establishing basic procedural rights for all Roman citizens as against one another.
What were two major accomplishments of the ancient Greeks?
The Greeks developed two types of play writing: comedy and tragedy. The Greeks have also made many influential contributions in philosophy, music, mathematics, and science that created an impact on Western civilization, while at the same time simultaneously participating in the Peloponnessian wars and the Persian wars.
What is the tragic flaw according to Aristotle?
The English term 'tragic flaw' means a character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall. It is not necessarily a very helpful concept, as a lot of tragic heroes do not appear to have them, and English students are forced to go to quite ridiculous lengths to find them.
a weakness in a central character of high rank
How do the ancient people locate places?
ancient people use marks on places they've already been to
they also make their own maps in places they already discovered
Why didn't the Greeks eat meat all the time?
Actually, they ate quite a lot of meat.
Just bear in mind that whenever they'd sacrifice animals to the gods, they'd then eat the meat themselves. They wouldn't have left it go to waste.
For example, only for one festival of Zeus, they'd sacrifice 100 bulls.
Why did King Darius build a road in ancient Persia?
The Royal Road was built by Darius to unite the sparse kingdoms he had conquered. The road was about 20ft. wide and stretched around 15,000 miles connecting North Africa and India and everything in between. There was an inn every few miles in which travelers could exchange their tired horses for fresh rested ones. There were also guards along the road making it the safest way to get across Persia.
Did the Greek gods answer when the Greeks prayed?
The Norse, Greeks and Romans had a different relation with their gods than some present day religions. The gods of those cultures basically ignored humans except as a form of entertainment. The gods were forever stirring things up, mating with mortals etc. There was some praying going on, but the main intent was a vague hope that the gods wouldn't be bad to you if you showed you liked them.This becomes evident in the Illiad and Odyssey when the heroes are ever being helped and hindered by the gods for some unknown end.
What was the use of statues in Ancient Greece?
In the ancient civilizations, statues demonstrated power or beauty. They could be used to relic past events, ruling power, or wealth. But, in Chinese and Egyptian times, statues could be used as traditional relics.
Was Athens or Sparta believe in simple luxury for themselves and there homes?
Athens believed in simple luxury for themselves & their homes.
What is a piece of land extending into a large body of water?
A piece of land that extends a long way into a body of water is called a 'penninsula'.
If it extends only a short way it is called a 'headland' or 'promontory' or 'foreland'
The tip of a continent is called a 'cape'.
Which spartan king died at thermopylae?
300 Spartan armoured warriors who were the bodyguard of King Leodidas, one of the two kings of Sparta, and about 2000 of their supporting light infantry.
Most of the remainder of the delaying force at Thermopylai, of about 7000 from other Greek cities, got away safely because the Spartan force stayed back to cover their withdrawal and died selflessly to let them get away.
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.
