history greece
What were the most important developments in the Greek world in the Archaic Period?
Archaic period, in history and archaeology, the earliest phases of a culture; the term is most frequently used by art historians to denote the period of artistic development in Greece from about 650 to 480 bc, the date of the Persian sack of Athens.
In what ways did Greek geography and topography impact the history of the ancient Greek world?
As a peninsula, the people of Greece took advantage of living by the sea. The mountains in Greece did not have fertile soil good for growing crops, like in Mesopotamia, but the mild climate allowed for some farming. The Greeks, like many other ancient civilizations, felt deeply connected to the land they lived on
How and why did the Macedonians conquer the Greek world? Why did the empire conquered by Philip and Alexander disintegrate after Alexander's death?
Because it was too much to rule and people destroyed it., Alexander the Great's Empire fall apart after his death because: 1) Alexander didn't have a heir. 3) They divided his empire into 4 parts. Said the sun was the center of the universe and that the earth circled the sun.
What were some of the most important contributions of Classical Athens in the areas of art, government and law, philosophy, and literature?
Classical Greece had a powerful influence on the Roman Empire and on the foundations of Western civilization. Much of modern Western politics, artistic thought (architecture, sculpture), scientific thought, theatre, literature, and philosophy derives from this period of Greek history.
What were some of the strengths and weaknesses of the Hellenistic kingdoms as political entities? Why did they prove to be inherently unstable?
It is primarily a devotional or votive religion, based on the exchange of gifts (offerings) for the gods' blessings. The ethical convictions of modern Hellenic polytheists are often inspired by ancient Greek virtues such as reciprocity, hospitality, self-control and moderation.
What primary sources are available for the study of Greek history, and what are the limitations of these sources?
Records of organizations and government agencies
What were some of the achievements and legacies of the Hellenistic period?
Strengths: Weaknesses: They didn't have unity, they split apart to make even smaller dynasties. What were some of the achievements and legacies of the Hellenistic period? They developed the art of Philosophy to search for wisdom and truth.
What was the significance of the Persian Wars for the subsequent history of the Greek World?
The Persian wars were important for shaping Greek ideology as to what it meant to be Greek, and in encouraging the growth of Empire, as well as enabling the growth of Athens economically, culturally, and politically, which eventually led to the Peloponnesian war and the downfall of Athens
What are the different periods of Greek history, and what are the chief defining characteristics of each period?
The history of Ancient Greece can be divided up into different periods. The three main periods we will cover here are the Archaic Period, the Classical Period, and the Hellenistic Period. During the Archaic Period the Greek government began to form with the rise of the city-states such as Athens and Sparta , Classical Period began with the introduction of democracy in Athens. Athens also rose to new heights in art and philosophy, and the death of Alexander the Great ushered in the Hellenistic Period. Greece declined in power until it was finally conquered by Rome.
What were the stages of the Peloponnesian War? How did the outcome of the war impact Greece in the fourth century?
What was the long-term effect of the Peloponnesian War? The wealth, prestige, policies, and power of Athens caused resentment among other city-states. A plague that killed many Athenians helped Sparta defeat Athens. The Peloponnesian War weakened all of the Greek city-states for 50 years.
