Alex Bohr and I welcome you to another History as fast as Possible. Today we will be talking about the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome. Way back in the year 2000 BCE, the island of Crete was influenced heavily by the Egyptians. 600 years later, in 1400 BCE, Mycenae, which is on the Greek peninsula, was then influenced by Crete. This was the beginning of the ancient civilization of Greece. The first stage of Greek development began in 800 BCE when Greek city states rapidly arose and began
of Macedon at Guagamela are all too often seen as triumphs for the rise of western civilization.The traditional viewpoint is that the saintly democracy loving Greeks overcame the horrible, evil, totalitarian Persians and went on to give us western civilization as a result. However, when you take a close look at both the Persian and Greek civilizations, you might find that yourself reassessing the conventional perspective. Did the right side win? The Persians ruled a great and powerful empire. It was
To one who is just beginning to explore Greek and Roman societies, these two ancient civilizations seem to be very similar. After all, the people of these two cultures generally worshipped the same gods and goddesses under different names. They also tend to be portrayed very similarly through movies and television; as media represents them, both groups are made up of sandal-clad, toga-wearing people (a style that can still be recreated today with the use of a bed sheet). However, at the center of
ethical. Zarathustra’s teachings influenced most of the major religions of the modern world. His belief of monotheism set the stage for religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Zarathustra’s teaching of a good and evil are the foundation in these
Throughout history numerous different civilizations have demonstrated brilliant, innovative solutions to the problems of their ages that have left lasting impacts on the cultures that followed them. Art, architecture, food, and literature all have distinctive styles established by various nations in the past, but perhaps one of the oldest institutions of the Western world would be that of Grecian law. The Laws of Greece undoubtedly affected the laws of Rome quite heavily, however their effects can
Chapter 1: A Stone Age Brew 1. What were the consequences of the Agricultural Revolution? The consequences of the Agricultural Revolution were switching hunter-gathers into farmers. People stopped migrating and settling in one place to build a civilization, which eventually became cities or towns. Eventually, crops were diagnosed and made were made more healthful by early development of technology and record system. 2. What is the archaeological evidence that supports the cultivation, harvesting
following report, the role of Physical exercise and Physical education has been examined with respect to the relationship between the Sports played and how this reflected on the ancient India’s culture. The Origins of some sports thought to have been started in India have been listed. There is also a study of the History and significance of Yoga in Ancient India Culture. The report also touches upon the various Heroes who were known for their physical strength and prowess. The report also throws light
Day of Empire: How Hyperpowers Rise to Global Dominance - and Why They Fall, by Amy Chua analyzes the complex histories of empires that dominated the globe in addition to how they fell due to achieving domination. Chua’s overall thesis is that every hyperpower in history “described as having achieved global hegemony-- was ... extraordinarily pluralistic and tolerant during its rise to preeminence…. But here’s the catch.... tolerance eventually hit a tipping point, triggering conflict, hatred