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Greece
Greece is a country made up of many islands. It has a rich history filled with gods, goddesses, wars, tragedies, romances, and some of the best myths of all time. Questions in this section can include things about current or ancient Greece.
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Why did people in Greece fear Poseidon?
Poseidon ruled in the sea which surrounds the entire city of Greece and he was considered the god of the seas
How long can a Greece president be in power?
The President of Greece can serve up to two 5-year terms. Greece has a unitary parliamentary constitutional republic form of government.
Why wasn't the greece's democracy fair?
Greek democracy was not fair because under it, only free males who owned land were granted citizenship. Women, foreigners, and slaves were not citizens and therefore could not vote.
What are four seas that sorround Greece?
The Ionian Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, the Sea of Crete , and the Aegean Sea
Pain (I think)
How do you say 'Happy Hanukkah' in Greece?
Kala Xristouyenna. (Καλά Χριστούγεννα: kah-LA Kree-STOU-yen-ah)
What were early native people of Greece called?
Greek people or the Greeks , also known as Hellenes, are a Nation and ethnic group native to Greece, Cyprus and neighboring regions.
Why did the Spartans in ancient Greece stress training?
Because the original inhabitants (probably the Acheans) whom they enslavered anf forced to work and pay taxes for them -were 10times more than the Spartans. From childhood they (men) prepared for fighting, for defending themselves. Even girls were trained to be fit and able.
What is the population of karpathos Greece?
According to the 2001 census the island's population was 6511 inhabitants.
What tall mountain stands in the north of Greece?
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain that stands in Northern Greece. In Greek mythology, it is believed to be the home of the gods and goddesses.
As in all Greece it's Christianity and particularly orthodox.
What is the population of Thessaloniki?
The population of Thessaloniki , Greece in the main area is 310 , 560 . The metro area has 1 , 016 , 419
How did Greek Hellenistic Art affect science at the time?
The cities of the Hellenistic world employed armies of architects and artists. Temples, palaces, and other public buildings were much larger and grander than the buildings of classical Greece. The elaborate new style reflected the desire of Hellenistic rulers to glorify themselves as godlike.
PhilosophiesPolitical turmoil during the Hellenistic age contributed to the rise of new schools of philosophy. The most influential was Stoicism. Its founder, Zeno, urged people to avoid desires and disappointments by accepting calmly whatever life brought. Stoics preached high moral standards, such as the idea of protecting the rights of fellow humans. They taught that all people, including women and slaves, though unequal in society, were morally equal because all had the power of reason. Stoicism later influenced many Roman and Christian thinkers.
Math and AstronomyPythagoras derived a formula to calculate the relationship between the sides of a right triangle. Euclid wrote The Elements, a textbook that became the basis for modern geometry. The astronomer Aristarchus stated that the Earth rotated on it's axis and orbited the sun. This theory (now a law) of heliocentric, or sun-centered, solar system was not accepted by scientists until almost 2,000 years later. Another astronomer, Eratosthenes, showed that the Earth was round and accurately calculated the Earths' circumference. The famous Hellenistic scientist Archimedes applied principles of physics to make practical inventions. He invented the lever and the pully.
Medical PracticeAbout 400b.c., the Greek physician Hippocrates studied the causes of illnesses and looked for cures. The Hippocratic oath attributed to him set ethical standards for doctors. Greek physicians swore to "help the sick according to my ability and judgment but never with a view to injury and wrong." Doctors today still make a similar oath.
Works CitedPrentice Hall. Indiana Edition; World History, Discovery School 2010: Ellis Esler (author)
Some Christmas symbols are mangers, Christmas trees, lights, the 3 wise men, etc.
Who conquerd Greece and spread their culture?
Alexander the Great. he was the prince and later king of Macedonia, a small country that used to be above Greece on the peloponesian peninsula. Alexander the Great was taught be Aristotle one of the famous greek philosophers, and later conquered much of southern Europe, northern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula he kinda just took the top of, and was killed while attacking India.
Alexander the Great was responsible for bringing Greek culture to many other parts of the world, however, he did not incorporate it into much of modern Europe
Rome was mainly responsible for bringing the Greco-Roman culture to places like France (then called Gaul), Germany, and Britain.
