The Ancient Greeks are the most significant to western culture because of its creation of different types of government, ideas on philosophy, and the impact of Hellenistic culture. If you think of America you think of mainly one thing, democracy. The Athenians invented democracy. Athens was founded around 500 B.C. Athenians were the first ones to give power to someone who they think will actually be good for that job, and not simply due to noble blood or force.
Rome Empire was so successful and strong because no civilization has contributed more to Western thought, expanded so much, and spread so much influence. The Roman Empire became the most advanced empire during its time and was supported by its massive and undefeatable army, which provided security and peace for its people and conquered lands. Roman highways and roads were among the most stable roads ever constructed until the modern ear. Roman Empire also had a stable free-market economy with a robust currency and an enormous, complicated system of public works. The Roman Empire, which existed from 100 BC-50 AD, was a great civilization.
Humanities 101 25 July, 2015 The Parthenon High above the city of Athens sets the Parthenon. Although it is simple in structure, the wonderful artistry of this structure impacted classical architecture and still influences structures to this day. The Parthenon was built to house a grand, gold and ivory statue of the goddess Athena. Temples traditionally were to only be viewed from the outside (The Parthenon); the Doric style columns often interrupted the view of the temples. It was the largest Doric Greek temple but also used the Ionic temple styles (Ancient History).
How could the Spartans have avoided the loss of their leading position in Greece? Sparta emerged as a political force around the 10th century BC, after the invading Dorians conquered the surrounding, non-Dorian population. Owing to its military strength and dominance, Sparta was recognized as the leader of the combined Greek during the bloody Greco-Persian wars. The social system of Sparta was unique in Ancient Greece, with strong focus placed on military excellence. This military strength helped Sparta defeat Athens and emerge victorious from the Peloponnesian War between 431-404 BC.
Arnaldo Rodriguez Classical Mythology Athena and Martha Stewart Although Martha Stewart isn’t in her 20’s, she’s actually in her late 60’s, how could you not compare her to the Greek goddess Athena? This comparison of two individuals couldn’t be more perfect. Athena is known as the goddess of wisdom, warfare, and weaving which in many ways makes her extremely versatile. This is where Martha Stewart comes in, she is also extremely versatile and is very multitalented, and in some ways is also our modern day goddess of wisdom, warfare, and weaving. All of Martha Stewart’s abilities are as a homemaker and all three W’s fit appropriately.
The Parthenon is probably the most well-known of all Greek temples and took more than a hundred years to be constructed. The Parthenon has a preference for banked effect and the dramatic use of staircases, which according to Kostof displays one of the central
Spartan Government Introduction Sparta or Lacadamonia is one of the best known and remembered of the Greek city states although known in particular for its military prowess Sparta was the first government in history to create a constitution in the form of Lycurgus’s Great Rhetra that outlined the rights and responsibilities of its citizens and government. This report will explore the four arms of Spartan government The Ephorate, The Ekklesia, The Gerousia and The Kings through the ancient sources of Herodotus, Xenophon, Plutarch, Aristotle and Thucydides as well as modern historians. The Ephorate Role and Duties Top of Form The Ephors in Sparta were highly respected elders and magistrates who were elected for one year from the Spartiate population, according to Xenophon the Ephors pledged obedience to Sparta monthly “The Ephors swear on behalf of the city” (28,Xenephon) the Ephors not only obeyed the law but enforced it they were allowed to punish and fine law breakers on the spot and were allowed to collect immediate payment according to Xenophon “The Ephors have the power to fine anyone they wish, the right to secure payment on the spot, the right also to dismiss office-holders, and to actually imprison them and put them on trial for their lives.” (62, Xenophon, 1998). The Ephors also had responsibility for the overseeing of the Agoge system and the health of young Spartiate males the Ephors were responsible for all the numerous physical tests and challenges placed given to the young men, according to Plutarch and Plato the Ephors also picked the members of the Kryptia a group of young men in the final stages of their agoge training who would be let out into the Spartan wilderness with knives and told to kill any helots they came across although the existence of such a group has been debated by modern historians. The Ephors could summon members of
Parthenon The Greeks built many temples for gods but one of the most famous temples made by ancient Greeks is the Parthenon. Parthenon is not just one of the most famous temples in Greece but is also one of the most beautiful temples ever built in Greece. The temple is located at the acropolis of Athens in Greece and is now a tourist spot. Parthenon was built for the Greek goddess Athena. Parthenon is a symbol of ancient Greece and of Athenian democracy.
Vince Tran SCI 321 3/10/14 Hercules - Constellation Research Project Hercules was the Roman name for the greatest hero of Greek Mythology. He was named after Hera, the greatest of Greek goddesses. He was what all Greece except Athens most admired. He embodied what the rest of Greece most valued and honored. The strongest man on Earth, he had the supreme self-confidence, and magnificent physical strength.
The Acropolis of Ancient Greece One of the greatest symbols, still standing today, of the Golden Age of Greece, is the Acropolis. The Acropolis is a giant limestone plateau rising about 490 feet from the sea and covering roughly 3 hectares of land overlooking the city of Athens, Greece. This site was the hub of life in Athens from the time of the Mycenaean’s. Many temples were built on this outcropping of rock throughout the Archaic period with the last one being destroyed by the Persians in 480 BC. (Cunningham) Pericles was ruler of Athens at that time and undertook the building project of the Acropolis as we know it today.