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When and where was the un formed?
It was establish in 1945 after the end of World War 2 in New York City. Eleanor Roosevelt, was the first UN ambassador from the United States.
How did the city walls and acropolises benefit Greek city-states?
The acropolis was established as a hill fort as refuge against invading neighbours or nomads. As a city grew up, it was often walled for the same reason.
What is the difference between a Greek polis and a colony?
To take it a step further, to be considered a Greek citizen, you had to be born Greek (i.e. born to FREE Greek speaking parents). Many of the city-states also had rules for slaves becoming citizens (with the exception of Sparta). In Rome, all FREE people who lived within the borders of the Empire were considered citizens, though to participate in the Senate, even as a Plebian, your parents had to be born a citizen. When comparing the two side by side, you could say that in Greek times, a Greek was only a Greek. But in Roman times, a Greek was always a Roman, but a Roman was only Greek if he was born Greek. -Indiriel --------------------- It was one of nationality. A Greek was a Greek and a Roman was a Roman. The big difference was that generally a Greek was only a citizen of his city-state while the Roman citizen held citizenship throughout the empire.
How far did Romans come when they invaded Britain?
The Romans had an empire, whereas the Greeks did not. The ancient Greek society consisted of several city-states, each under their own laws. The only time they united was in a time of crisis. When the crisis was over, they all went back to their own territories. The closest thing to a Greek empire was the conquests of Phillip of Macedon and his son, Alexander the Great, but at Alexander's death the "empire" simply was divided and crumbled. The Greeks did have colonies in southern Italy, but they were colonies of Sparta, a city-state. In contrast, the Romans entered a territory, sometimes sent settlers there, and ruled the territory under Roman law, thereby attaining an empire.
What was the ionian revolt?
Their forces were defeated, they were split politically, and had Persian rule over them confirmed.
Which three Greek city states had no colonies?
three greek city states without colonies were Athens, Sparta, and Knossos
Why did some Greek city states form colonies?
it would help greek civilization
Why were the Greek colonies around the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea?
The city-states shipped surplus populations off to seize land and establish new cities for themselves.
What was the purpose for Alexander to establish cities?
As a civilising influence - imagining that Greek style city-states would help establish Greek culture and habits.
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 was the Spartans' major objective?
The Spartans' major objective was to protect their city-states so then they can establish colonies.
Why did Greek city states begin to start colonies after the dark age?
To relocate unsustainable population surpluses.
Why was colonies so important to Greece?
Colonies were crucial to ancient Greece as they provided essential resources, agricultural land, and trade opportunities. They allowed city-states to alleviate population pressure, expand their influence, and establish economic networks across the Mediterranean. Additionally, colonies facilitated the spread of Greek culture, language, and political ideas, helping to unify the diverse Greek world. Overall, colonies played a vital role in the growth and prosperity of Greek civilization.
Did Italy establish colonies in Americas?
No. At the time when america was colonized parts of italy were ruled by other countries or city states, and they didn't had colonies in america.But there were explorers from Italy that were working for other states, for example Columbus.
Why did the Greeks decide to establish colonies?
They had limited farmland, and with a burgeoning population which even endless internal wars could not control, they sent their surplus people by ship to sieze new land and establish their own city-states, resulting in over 2,000 Greek cities around the Mediterranean and Black Seas.
Which two Greek city States had colonies?
The two prominent Greek city-states known for establishing colonies were Athens and Corinth. Athens, driven by trade and a desire for resources, founded numerous colonies across the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions, such as Byzantium and Naucratis. Corinth, a powerful trade hub, also established colonies, including Syracuse in Sicily and Corcyra (modern Corfu). These colonies were vital for expanding their influence and economic power.
What was the main weakness of the Roman empire?
Ancient Greece itself had no real weakness, since each individual city-states makes up for the weakness of another. For example, Spartan had a horrible political system, with oligarchy, monarchy, and democracy all together, yet Athens' democracy more than makes up for Spartan's political weakness. On the other hand, Spartan military make the whole Greece military seem stronger.
