Koine Greek

). This is pretty astounding considering that modern day war is completely different than it was during Alexander’s time. He is also considered one of the best military geniuses to this very day, and because of his victories he was able to spread Greek tradition around the areas he…

The Aegean art and Greek art have numerous characteristics that many Art Historians use to compare and oftentimes to contrast and shine the light on their individualities. Before dissecting their similarities and difference, in particular, their art it is always important to give an in-depth look at the historical backgrounds. Within the context of my class lectures the Ancient Aegean civilization is divided into three distinct cultures; Cycladic culture, Minoan culture, and Mycenaean culture.…

literature, philosophy and science. Greece was built off two Bronze Age civilizations located in the eastern Mediterranean, the Minoan and the Mycenean. Athens, the capital and largest city in Greece is credited to the creation of what is known as Greek theater. Athenians utilized theater as a medium to mirror their cultures most important questions, such as what type of power the gods had, the course of love and justice, and human destiny. “Classical Tragedy” originated from the worship of…

2). After the battle, the Frank soldiers, following Clovis’ lead, converted to Christianity. Alexander demanded respect and obedience and used fear tactics to gain respect. After a military campaign at Opis in Babylonia, Greek military veterans rose up to oppose their discharge and perceived disrespect. Alexander killed thirteen and regained control. Declaring that his conquests and rulings were all for the good of his subjects (Arrian, p. 266), Alexander proclaimed “From…

Greece vs. Persia The Classical age through the Hellenistic period was a time where politics, economics, and religion flourished throughout Europe. Two important empires during this time period ere the Greeks and the Persians, whose significance increased significantly after the Greco-Persian war. The politics and economics of Persia and Greece were different, but the religions were similar because they worshipped anthropomorphically, had an altar system, and weren 't strongly practicing…

empire that he formed, has been studied by people ever since his death. Alexander’s empire ruled over a large portion of land from Greece in the west to India, in the east. His actions brought an end to the long standing conflict that the Persians and Greeks had with each other, established multiple cities that bore his name across the land that he conquered, had a major influence on future rulers, and had remnants that lasted until the time of the Roman Empire. Alexander not only had a…

The Classical Greek period is known to have many significant individuals whom enlightened Greece and the modern world with streams of intellectual movements. An example of a prominent personality of Classical Greece is Herodotus, who holds incalculable importance. Herodotus gives an insight of his own conception of the world in which human psychology takes fundamental place. He is also known for contributing to the creation of what society now refers to as ‘history’; an essential tool critical…

conquered most of the east, from Egypt to India, the spread of Greek culture was inevitable. This came to be known as the Hellenistic period and it had many of the Rabbis in a perturbed state. In the novel, As A Driven Leaf, Milton Steinberg discusses the influence of the Hellenistic culture on the Jewish community. Throughout the novel a major discussion point has been whether or not a man should study other resources such as Greek literature. The prologue starts with seventy of the Sanhedrin…

Alexander’s rule became more Greek (Hanson 128). Alexander’s conquest played the role of shaping the 700 years following his death through culture, religion, and geography. As Alexander the Great pursued his conquest, his soldiers would settle down in the different parts of Asia, therefore introducing Greek culture in the different communities (Hanson 128). As a result of Alexander’s conquest, new trade routes were established, and continued after his death.…

the Greek people began to experiment with new political organization after the end of the Peloponnesian War, a type of federalism emerged that united groups of Greek settlements in several geographic areas including Messenia, Boeotia, and Thessaly. These federations, along with the remaining independent poleis and the rest of Greece, soon encountered a new issue resulting from the rise of Philip of Macedon to the north. While federalism was certainly a civilizational advancement for the Greeks,…