Was the original Spartans' brown skin like that of the Hebrews of the Old Testament?
First of all, you'll have to show that the early Spartans had brown skin. Secondly, so maybe it was; what of it?
Thirdly, just as today, Israelites (Hebrews) came in differing skin-tones, heights, and body-types. Our tradition is that the twelve sons of Jacob (the 12 Tribes) were not completely similar to each other in appearance, though none of them was really dark-skinned (Rashi commentary on Genesis 12:11).
Abraham and Sarah came from southern Iraq and their wider family from northern Iraq. Since DNA tests have shown that Jews intermarried infrequently throughout history, Abraham and his Israelite descendants probably looked like Jews today.
What are some positive and negative things about living in Sparta?
What are some positive and negative things about about living in Sparta?
How was a boys's life in Athens differ from a boy's life in Sparta?
There life's was indeed very different. A boy from Athens use to live it life in a more "city" environment people from Athen was more the kind of a socialist oppose to Sparta which used to be like a "fortress". They was taking their child's in places like war camps with in the city at a very young age in order to be trained so they will grow and be strong proud warriors of Sparta.There they would learn how to fight and eat food which would taste horrible just to get used in case of wars the food name was (Μελανα ζομον) in greek.
Which had citizens as the upper class between Sparta and Athens?
Athens had citizens as the upper class Sparta's upper class was called equals not citizens.
What are some of akkads great achievements?
akkads are known as builders of the World's First Empire. all the city-states during the time of Sumerians have been united through the akkad leader. they are also known for the first unwritten law which is the code of Ur-nammu. they invented the calendar and weighing scales.. that's all i know.. (check me if I'm wrong..)
Is little available food a characteristic of Athens Sparta both?
Both had adequate food supplies. The Spartans received theirs from their serf population who rendered half their produce to Sparta. Athens turned the Delian League it had led against Persia into an empire of its own and lived high on the tax it extorted from the 180 Greek city-states it dominated.
What did Sparta and Athenian education have in common?
Both Sparta and Athenian education focused on physical fitness and military training for males. They both aimed to produce strong and disciplined citizens who could contribute to the success of their city-state. However, Athenian education also included a strong emphasis on intellectual and artistic pursuits, such as philosophy, literature, and the arts, while Spartan education was more focused on creating skilled warriors.
How much power did Sparta gain after the peloponnesian war?
It was the dominant power in mainland Greece, but was soon at war with its previous allies and Athens, and was decisevly defeated by Thebes three decades later, after which its series of losses of military manpower relegated it to a second-rate power.
What was the function of the council of elders in Sparta?
To carry out government, to call the assembly of citizens to vote on important issues, and implement appropriate decisions by the assembly.
Why was a revolt a constant threat to Sparta?
Because their life revolved around war. There was a political king, and a war king at all times, and the war king could have easily had the political king killed he wanted to. It wouldn't have a happy ending, but it was certainly a big possibility. The war kings weren't exactly known for their intelligence outside of battle.
Did the Spartans wear a curiass or linothoraxs at the battle of Thermopylae or both?
This is a matter of historical speculation but both 'styles' of the body armour may have been worn either as a matter of choice or necessity . Personally I think the cuirass was worn by the Spartan hoplite .
Was Sparta or Athens more attractive toward money?
I think that Athens was more directed toward money than Sparta, because they wern't directed toward war and were more about enjoying life than war.
What do Athens and Sparta represent?
The famous ancient Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta represent two distinct models for human civilization. In basic terms, Sparta represents a highly stratified, conservative, militant, and generally disciplined society that emphasizes order and stability. Also basically, Athens, by contrast, represents a creative, innovative, individual-focused, and risk-taking society that emphasizes enterprise and discovery.
Athens in 450 bc reached a high point in its cultuer called the-------Age of Athens?
The Golden Age of Athens
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What did people use when there was no money?
It depends because in even 600 bc the Romans were using coins as money. but then you can look at uncivilized areas of that era and they were still bardering (trading goods for goods).
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What is the greek god name for the god of the sun?
According to my sources, the Greek God of the Sun is Apollo, god of light, healing, and archery. Again, I may be wrong. Hope this helps!