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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 was ancient Greek religion as described in the Homeric epics?
Ancient Greek religion was polytheistic. There were 12 main deities which made up the pantheon. These gods were recognized by the ancient Greeks but the gods were recognized in different ways by a wide variety of Greeks.
What did the archons do in Athens?
The archons of Athens were elected into position and had several responsibilities. The archon oversaw civic activities, the funds of the city and the political stability.
Where did Cleopatra come from in ancient Greece?
She was from Egypt. The city she was from is Alexandria which is named after Alexander the Great, the Greek conqueror.
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How did the greek sculptors develope a style that combined realistic natural poses?
Greek sculptors combined realistic poses with an idealistic approach. Phidias is an example of a famous Greek sculptor.
What are some original Greek Ideas?
In the context of Alexander the Great's life, yet also true before and after, some 'original Greek ideas' are the following: First, strong emphasis on the arts as important in public life. Second, cultivation of intellectual research and study, which in modern times may be described as both 'philosophical' and 'scientific.' Finally, willingness to draw from other cultures for thought and practical life even while further advancing one's own cultural achievements and practices.
What is the name for a public square in Greece?
A name OF a greek plaza is Agora. Not sure if that was what you were after.
How did ancient Greeks travel?
Like most other civilizations of their time, the ancient Greeks got around by land or sea. In other words, if they wanted to go to Persia they would walk (or march) across the land or sail across the Mediterranean Sea.
They were much the same as us... just without cars, trains, bikes, planes, and the list goes on.
Although I agree with the above answer, I feel compelled to add that in the ancient world the sea was of great importance in terms of travel. In fact it is one element of the ancient world that differs greatly form the modern. The sea, or rather water masses, were seen as connecting, rather than dividing. Travel over water was easier, faster, and cheaper than travel over land. This is especially true if they wished to transport goods etc.
What ways is ancient greek culture reflected in today's society?
The structure of buildings, mathematics, et cetra.
Did the Greek gods and goddesses worship anyone?
No. Any god they could worship would be considered their equal.
Who refused to worship Rome's state gods?
They persecuted the Christians for refusing to give honor to their gods. To the Romans this was treason, because if you didn't give honor to the gods, the gods would withhold their favor from the city and empire.
What were the tools the ancient Greeks used for farming?
the farming tools that people used in (ancient) Greece were hoes, sythes, and plows.
What animals were used for farming in ancient Greece?
Ancient Greece had cattle, goats, chickens and sheep as domesticated animals.
What were ancient greek philosophers views on the solar system?
The ancient Greeks believed that every day, Apollo, the god of the sun, would ride a chariot a across the sky, pulling the sun behind him.
What ancient civilization was on the island of Crete?
The seafaring was a thing Greeks did when they sailed their ships throughout the sea. They had much adventure in the weary sea and many bad memories.
minoans lived on the island of crete
How did ancient Greek's literature influence Roman literature?
Language and literature have been one of the great legacies of the Romans.
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 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.
Latin literature, particularly the works of Terence, Cicero, Virgil, Horace, Ovid and Martial heavily influenced European literature until the mid-twentieth century
Why was farming important to greek civilization?
farmers help in increasing human population through growing more food.various tools made by farmers were studied by archaelogists and anthropologists for learning more about the history and people of various civilizations through out the world.
What was the longest battle in ancient Greece?
The Messenian War was the longest running war in ancient Greek history. Even though the war stopped and started over the centuries, hostilities between the states of Laconia and Messenia were constant, even to the point of Sparta officially declaring war on Messenia every year, regardless of their current relationship. This was done to allow Spartanites the legitimate right to kill Messenians if they so chose, and not offend the gods. The very religious Spartans didn't want to give an excuse to the gods to disapprove of what Sparta was doing. This war was dated somewhere between 743 and 710 BC.
How did the concept of the polis affect growth of Greek colonies?
When the prolific breeding Greek city-states overpopulated the limited land of a city, it shipped off the surplus to seize new land and establish a new polis for themselves. This way over 2,000 city-states grew up around the Mediterranean and Black Sea littorals.
What divided the Greeks from each other?
In ancient times, the Greek peoples were divided by different factors. Geographical conditions were one important factor, with mountains and bodies of water dividing different social centers. Economic competition, clashing value-systems, and rivalries for power and prestige divided the Greeks in equally significant ways.
Who came up with the plan to win the Trojan war?
Odysseus' plan to win the war was to build a wooden Trojan horse, have his men hide in it, and wait for them to take his bait. They are successful. It is at night so the Trojans can't fight back and its basically a slaughter-fest, not a war.
What was the Spartan leader's name during the Peloponnesian War?
The Peloponnesian War was a conflict spanning nearly three decades; dozens of generals were elected during this time on both sides (Sparta and Athens) and so this question needs to be more specific. However, Pericles is considered the greatest Athenian general of this period, being both a military strategist and a impressive orator. He had encouraged war between Athens and Sparta in the belief that if won, Athens would finally dominate the whole of Greece. However he never saw his dream fulfilled as he died of the plague which ravaged Athens in the early stages of the War.
What Persian king let attacks against the Greeks at the Thermopylae and Salamis bay?
the king was Xerxes
How did Cleisthenes restrict democracy?
Cleisthenes promoted democracy. After helping to oust the tyrant Hippias, he brought in laws in 508 BCE restricting the power of the aristocratic Council of the Aeropaus and established a limited democracy based on the small-farmers. This was the first step to wider democracy established by Ephialtes half a century later in 462 BCE, and radicalised by Pericles fifteen years after that to allow the franchise to all male adult citizens.
Cleisthenes' limited democracy was a practical compromise to get his measures through against the influential aristocratic minority and avoid civil war. In fact his reforms went into abeyance during the Persian invasion of 480-479 BCE and afterwards, when the aristocratic party regained influence for organising a successful defence and establishing Athens as a successful power leading the ongoing resistance of the Delian League to Persia. It was the defeat of Persia in 466 at Eurymedon which ended that real threat, and allowed Ephialtes the opportunity to reassert and strengthen people-power (democracy - demos = the people, kratein = to have power). He was murdered for this, and Pericles replaced him in furthering and entrenching the development of democracy.
