Hellenistic Greece

When Greece and Rome are brought up, one might not think much of them since they are relics of the past. One of the most fascinating things, in my opinion, is how Western culture uses the discoveries, ideas, and inventions of the Greco-Roman time as its foundation. These surviving ideas from the past not only influence our modern world, but also influence my personal life quite considerably. I did not realize it at first, but a lot of things I do are closely related to the creations and…

they were time frames apart, both Archaic Greeks and Classical Greeks shared vast similarities. While Archaic Greece and Ancient India could easily be a reflection of each other, the same could be said of the Classical Greek period. One of the most important traits retained by the Classical Greeks from their predecessors was the power of order. The elites in Archaic and Classical Greece devoted their lives to understanding the order that governs society. The Archaic Greeks valued the warrior…

This quote provided information that many people did not like the poetry part of the competition due to such a large number of worthy competitors for the Games. The Olympics were first created in ancient Greece and the very first Olympic Games were held in Athens in 776 B.C. This contest, mainly for men, consisted of all physical activities such as running, jumping, and wrestling. Other events included javelin and eventually chariot races, horseback riding, and boxing (Miller). The Olympics…

begun due to the Spartans feeling threatened by Athens' increasing power. As a polis now known for its strength and military prowess, Sparta would naturally feel the need to assert their dominance over Athens to uphold their perceived greatness in Greece. The fact that states were willing to ally with Sparta despite Athens’ newfound power attest to Greece’s belief that Sparta was a powerful polis. Moreover, Sparta encouraged allying cities to the political oligarchy in favour of the widespread…

The Persian wars occurred during 499–479. There are many factors including Greek colonization of Asia minor, the rise of the Persian empire, and the Ionian rebellion that all played a part in the conflicts started these wars. The end results however are the most important thing because they laid the groundwork for the golden age. During the 11th century the Greeks had flourishing colonies established in Asia minor. They were independent from both mainland and the ancient near East. However the…

Athens and Sparta were cities that were located very close in terms of the geography but with very different models. In ancient Greece two models of social organization emerged in their city-states, they had the extremes of both models. Ancient Athens usually had a democratic society and focused on trade and the arts, whereas ancient Sparta was the model of a militarist state in which a ruling class of warriors exploited the numerous lower and defenseless class. The way of life of the Spartans…

Introduction Sparta was one of the most powerful cities/states in Ancient Greece. It is famous for its powerful army as well as its battles. Ancient Sparta was a society that was influenced heavily by militaristic backgrounds. Sparta is considered one of the major military powers in ancient societies. Spartan culture was centred on obedience and cultivation to the states military service. Spartan boys were introduced into rigorous, Iniquitous and exhausting training, at a very young age. Women…

just human. Myths, legends, and incredible feats all created by Greece. But how did such a grand story begin? The Beginning of a New World Greece began as many small city-states. Each city-state had its own laws and customs. Each city-state had its own government and rulers, which was the gate way to cultural diffusion throughout the area. Of these city-states the two most known and important were Athens and Sparta. Each were…

Introduction This Journal assignment explores the question as to which of the two city states in ancient Greece; Athens or Sparta, I would most prefer to live in. Included in the discussion section is a list of caveats affecting my choice, followed by an examination of the benefits and disadvantages of both city states. The conclusion section states my choice and summarizes rational for that selection. Caveats: There are a few assumptions and preexisting conditions which might effect my…

Themistocles was born in Athens in 524 BCE. He was the son of Neocles a middle class Athenian and a non-Athenian concubine mother. He was a citizen of Cleisthenes which in 508 BCE which made all Athenians free men. This contributed to his democratic tendencies. Themistocles lived in Athens for his entire life but often traveled because he was part of the Athenian military. Themistocles most important achievements began when he was elected Archon Eponymous, the chief judicial and civilian…