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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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What were ancient bricks made out of in ancient Greece?
They were made out of mud and they probably used a mould
What was the Greek currency before the drachma?
the currency in ancientGreece was talent,mina,stater,drachma and obulus
The Greek currency was made up mainly of the talent, mina, stater, drachma and obulus. Here is the relationship. 1 talent 60 mina 1 mina 100 drachma 1 stater 2 drachma 1 drachma 6 obolus
Why did wealthy ruler and citizens of Greece invest in art?
The real reason why rulers and citizens invest in art is because art was very expensive back than and sometimes told a story
Which group never settled in Greece minoans aegeans egyptians or mycenaeans?
egyptians Which group settled on the mainland of Greece?Mycenaeans
How are Greece and Rome government alike?
In the present day both Greece and Rome are democracies. In the ancient days, both countries were democracies in that some men were allowed to vote. Women and slaves were not allowed to vote That's about all they had in common in the ancient world as both countries had their own method of voting.
What are the legacies of Greece?
The Greeks left behind many things, including
* the Greek alphabet * Our tradition of the Olympic Games * Medicine (Hippocrates, the "father of medicine" founded the first medical school and encouraged students to interpret the symptoms carefully) * Democracy * Law (trial by jury) * Tragedy & Comedy plays * Architecture, and their development of columns and construction with marble
Greece was never destroyed actually. It was seized some time by the Roman empire but Greece had such great culture they influenced The Romans and built the byzantine empire. The byzantine empire was later seized by the Turks but revoluted and was freed. After that Greece has been free.
Why are buildings white-washed in Greece?
Houses are white washed because it keeps them cool. The houses themselves are very old and were built before modern conveniences like air-conditioning. The white wash reflects sunlight keeping them cool. They are even cool to the touch. The houses are white washed three times a year, with each person being responsible for white washing their own home. The blue domes represent the sea and sky.
Was Constantinople, formerly Byzantium, now Istanbul.
What city was the capital of the ancient Israelites?
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Jerusalem was the first capital of the Israelites after it was captured by King David in about 1000 BCE. It remained the capital of Judah (after whom the Jews are named) and stayed the capital even after the Roman conquests, temporarily being renamed Aelia Capitolina.
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If you're referring to the United Monarchy of Israel, prior to the capture of Jerusalem, that country was ruled from several different cities. The cities that served as capitals of Ancient Israel include Shiloh during the tribal period, Gibeah (Giv'ah) during the reign of Saul, and Hebron during the early Davidic Kingdom. Once King David conquered Jerusalem, he transferred the capital there and Solomon kept the capital in Jerusalem. After Solomon died, the United Monarchy split into two separate countries, the Northern Kingdom of Israel and Southern Kingdom of Judah.
If you're referring to the Northern Kingdom of Israel (the kingdom of the Ten Tribes) as distinct from that of Judah, it should be noted that after the Kingdom of Israel split into the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the South Kingdom of Judah, there was a rapid succession of capitals in the North. The capitals of the North included: Shechem (now called Nablus), Penuel, and Tirzah, before settling on Samaria (Shomron). Jerusalem remained the capital of Judah up until the Babylonian Exile and during the Hasmonean Kingdom. Jerusalem is the current capital of the State of Israel although most nations refuse to officially recognize it as such because of its disputed status and maintain their embassies in Tel Aviv.
Why is ancient rome better than ancient Greece?
neither is better because they both fell
The answer above is not the best answer...at all. Both civilizations were very unique and fascinating, creating some of the things we still use today. This question depends on opinion, really. Some people that live in Italy, have Roman ancestors, like the Romans, say that the Roman Empire was better. In some ways, it was, but Greece was the real deal. Most of everything the Roman Empire was based around was taken from Greece, molded a bit, and resold.
I mean, if a kid living nearby wants to set up a lemonade stand, he goes and buys lemons, lemonade mix, etc. That makes the little kid the Roman Empire, and the lemonade mix the Greek Empire. But to make the lemonade, or the new empire, the Roman Empire puts all the stuff in water, mixes in some sugar, and bam. It's something completely different! It's the new Roman Empire, with a hint of Greece in it.
Sorry, I'm rambling a bit, but this question may be almost purely opinionated. As a Greek with many Greek ancestors, I would say Greece is better than Rome. But, my friend, who is Italian, argues that Rome is better than Greece.
What was the first civilization to arise in the region that later became Greece?
The "Minoans" were not Greeks, But there civilization was the first to arise in the region that later became Greece.
What did philosophers of greece believe?
There is no single answer here. There are many Greek philosophers and many philosophical systems they believed in. Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, Heracletus are just some of them and one should know that each had his own view of the world. You should refer to specific questions on each one of them in WikiAnswers.
Has Greece ever won the football world cup?
No, but not many countries have. However it has won the European championships in 2004, widely regarded as the second most prestigious international competition...
What is the name of the English poet who supported Greeces revolt against the Ottomans?
It was Lord Byron
What are all the countries that border ancient Greece?
Ancient Greece was bordered by the kingdoms of Paeonia and Illyria and depending on what era, Thrace.
*** Macedonia and Epirus were the buffers of Greece in Europe...
- R. M. Cook, British archaeologist, "The Greeks until Alexander", 1962, p. 23.
What crops are grown in Greece in Greece?
some plants include olive trees, cherry trees, and fig trees most popular.
Was Greece under Persian control?
The Greek world was spread around the entire Mediterranean and Black Sea littorals as independent city-states.
The Persian Empire absorbed the ones in the east, including Asia Minor, northern mainland Greece and the Islands. This remained to varying degrees for two hundred years until the Macedonian Alexander the Great captured the Persian Empire in the latter part of the 4th Century BCE.
Where did the battle of marthon take place?
On the Plain of Marathon in Attica, 26 miles north of the city of Athens.
What city did Alexander the Great make the capital of his empire?
After subduing the east and burning the Persian capital of Persepolis, he returned to Babylon, which he apparently intended as the centre of he empire, however he died shortly afterwards. He was planning to go west to take over Sicily and Carthage so that he owned all the important parts of the west as well as the east, so we don't know just what his intentions were when it all settled down. Capital was not a word or concept in use at the time.
The Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky, was a large scale amphibious and airborne operation followed by six weeks of land combat. It was the first step in the Italian Campaign. Husky began on the night of 9-10 July 1943. The campaign in Sicily ended a few weeks later on 17 August. The Allies continued their advance by landing the British 8th Army on the "toe" of Italy and the American 5th Army at Salerno (Operation Avalanche).
Previous to the invasion of Sicily was the North African Campaign. This campaign ended on 7 May 1943, when British armour entered Tunis, and American infantry from II Corps which had continued its advance in the north, entered Bizerte. Six days later the last Axis resistance in Africa ended with the surrender of over 230,000 prisoners of war.
How does geography of Greece affect its development?
It was patches of fertile soil in amongst mountains. A nomad tribe would seize such a patch o land, build a fort on a high hill (acropolis) as a refuge if attacked, and this fort later became the centre of a city. These settlements were independent, and could see no benefit in giving it up to join with others, so the system of independent city-states became entrenched, with the Greek world consisting of over 2,ooo city-states spread around the Mediterranean and Black Sea littorals from Sicily and Italy in the west to the cities in Asia Minor in the east.
What did ancient greek kids do for fun?
They would exercise by doing athletic events such as the discus throwing, foot races, and other such events. They created the Olympics which involed foot races,bull runs, throwing, track and strength contest which only the men participated in and they had plays at which all men could only attend and they were the only ones who could act to they used masks when they performed
They also done some fighting
How were messages and mail sent in ancient Greece?
Emperors and government officials had a very efficient courier system to deliver their letters. The average citizen sent his messages by his own slaves if the letter was to someone nearby. If the letter was to someone at some distance, he could usually find a friend or a friend of a friend who would take his letter. When he traveled, he would return the favor.
