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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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Was solon the law giver of Athens a tyrant?
Solon, An aristocrat and an important figure in the history of democracy came to be a much respected man to the Athenian empire where he led, inspired and encouraged the Athenians in the battle of Salamis. Putting Solon's military success to the side, he was also well known for his political views and wisdom. A large amount of Solon's poems are based around the perception of justice and the evolving politics in the city state of Athens which was a significant occasion in the early 6th century. Once becoming Archon in 594/3 BCE, Solon gained the name Solon the Lawgiver due to his reformation of Athenian politics.
Where is Skiathos located in relation to Greece?
Skiathos is a small Greek island in the northwest Aegean Sea. The population is 6088. On this island, one can find medieval and Byzantine castles, as well as historic monasteries.
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What caused the renewal of interest in the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome?
Its something!
Where can you get homers oddysey the greek myth book?
any book store that has actual works of literature (boarders, Barnes and Noble, your friendly neighborhood mom&pop/used bookstore, etc)
Where are the Cyclades located?
The Cyclades is a group of Greek Islands which are located in the Aegean Sea. They comprise of roughly 220 small islands with a total population of in 2005 of roughly 119,000.
Is George Papandreou prime minister of Greece an American citizen?
Typically yes, since his mother was American!
Yes Greece is considered a subcontinent, as well as Turkey, Cyprus, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, and Georgia. For they share geographic, and cultural similarities of Europe, and the Middle East. There for they are both. The islands of Greece to the east are considered property of Western Asia and not Asia at all. Therefor Greece is indeed a subcontinent between Europe and Asia.
Most Greeks will deny there partaking in the middle east, even thought they are assembled in Middle East discussions between only Middle Eastern countries.
How long to fly to thassos Greece from gatwick?
about four hours, i think you can either fly to thessalonika and then have a two hour journey by car/caoch etc to Kavala, then a ferry to Thassos. Flights to kavala far more expensive.
Does Petros mean pebble or rock in Greek?
Petros means a collection of small rocks/pebbles. Typically, this collection is solidified into one larger rock. It's basically a rock made up of smaller solidified pebbles.
What are the alcohol laws in Greece?
17 or maybe 18 now in the bars/clubs... touristic places no worries at all...
What group invaded Greece and caused a dark age?
In about 1100 BC, a people called the Dorians invaded from the north and spread down the west coast.
Which of the following choices best describes the three types of supporting details?
personal experience, common knowledge, and other sources
How much is 50 greek dollars worth in England?
Greece doesn't use dollars as their currency. The official currency in Greece is the Euro and the current exchange rate is 1.17 Euros to £1 (GBP).
Yes, Attica is still open. Prisoners who cause problems at other prisons are often sent to Attica.
What types of democratic institutions did the Greeks live under for the next two centuries?
Which two centuries we are talking about seem rather important to answering this question.
What does a citizen do in Greece?
Elects his government every four years.
Elects his European Parliament representatives every four years
Elects his Prefacture and Municipal representative every four years.
Usually elections they don't coinside
