EWH: Ancient Greece: Study Guide Any and all of these items may appear on the test. If it is not on this list it will not be on the test as a regular question, only potentially as a bonus question. You may create one double sided 3” x 5” notecard for the test. 1. How far did Alexander the Great’s Empire reach? Alexander the Great’s Empire reached from Greece to the Indus River. 2. What did Greek architecture seek to reflect? Greek architecture seeks to reflect perfect balance and universal harmony
in archaic Greece between 800 – 500 BC - By Nawal Sari 11.6 The Archaic period is one of five periods that ancient Greek history belongs too. It mainly involves the years between 800-500 BC. Ancient Greece is commonly known for myths, legends, deeds and heroic heroes that we still continue to have in our popular culture today. The topic being discussed will be women’s roles in this eventful period and how there aspect of life was. When individuals associate women in archaic Greece they commonly
The roots of human development can be traced as far back as the Paleolithic period where the first remnants of individuals with the genus homo could be found. Long before human society had evolved to a point where it could be called a civilization, an ancient form of parable existed, the predecessor of all forms of Cultural Revolution that would follow in subsequent generations. These fables and allegories existed in a time before written word or language, before any art forms, before modern conceptions
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 also be seen today in numerous modern policies. When people speak of Democracy, voting, and elections the portrait painted is one of great buildings of marble and stone, alabaster-colored and regal in stature. Such an image is associated with many
and Athenian societies stood opposite to each other. Where Sparta was ruled by the few in an Oligarchy, Athens developed the humanities’ first democracy. This paper compares and contrasts some of the differences between these two Greek powers during the Archaic and Classical periods (800-323 BCE). Historical Background On one side was Sparta, a warrior society that focused on land-based armies and agriculture on Southern Greece’s Peloponnesus peninsula. Theirs was a class-based society that included
This gave him enough experience to finally get his first real job as part of the Frankie Fairfax Orchestra. As his ability to play the trumpet increased, so did his tendency to clown around, giving him his nickname, Dizzy. In the late 1930s, Dizzy moved to New York City in order to increase his notoriety as a jazz performer. Because he continued to play with many different local bands, he was able to land
2010). A state can put up various internet facilities to come up with a single system that can be used to govern its people. A new online governance system gives room for everyone who has access to the internet to discuss what should be done and how it should be done. On the contrary, the earlier style of governance only allowed a minority who were wealthy to take part in creation of public policies which affected less wealthy population. The new system of governance ensures that at the end of
areas such as art, music, and architecture. These writers and artist developed a new thirst for knowledge which later brought up the new ideal of humanism. Humanism was born during the period of the Renaissance and this education was influenced by Greece and Rome. The impact that the Renaissance had on artwork, was proven effective with the huge upbringing of great artist and writers all emerging in the same period of time. One of the primary attributes of the Renaissance was using humanism. While
derived from the Latin root colere, meaning to "inhabit, cultivate, or honor" (Wikipedia, 2005). Now, it refers to the social behavior and norms found in human societies and the way of life of people at a particular time (Cambridge dictionary). Human beings contribute to culture either consciously or unconsciously, some people choose to contribute by becoming artists and producing art. Art is a concept that does not lend itself to a straightforward definition, as such the researcher starts with the etymology
Chauncey N. Caffey ENGL-255-DL1 Professor Carboy June 20, 2015 Confucius and Aristotle Views on Virtue. How Do They Compare? Let’s examine the meaning of virtue. Virtue is the moral excellence of a person. A morally excellent person has a character made-up of virtues valued as good. He or She is honest, respectful, courageous, forgiving, and kind, for example. Because of these virtues or positive character traits, he or she is committed to doing the right thing no matter what the personal