government in their hands; democracy‚ the opposite‚ when the indigent‚ and not the men of property‚ are the rulers. Aristotle‚ Greek philosopher and Athenian‚ from The Athenian Constitution‚ c. 330 BCE about life before the reforms of Solon and Pericles in the 4th century BCE Not only was the constitution at this time oligarchical in every respect‚ but the poorer classes---men‚ women‚ and children---were in absolute slavery to the rich. They were known as pelatai and also as hectemori‚ because
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age shortly after defeating Persia in many wars. These Greco-Persian wars included the first clash of civilizations‚ and the struggle between the man-centered universe and the God-centered universe. The Greek Hoplite army‚ led by Themistocles and Pericles‚ was the main disparity between these two ambitious cultures. The Hoplites dominated the opposition by using the advantage of a mixed army‚ with the light infantry being used along with the hoplites and cavalry. After the first Persian expedition
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The Parthenon and the Pantheon are both considered awesome works of art representative of the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome. The Parthenon‚ built in Athens in 447 B.C by Pericles‚ is considered classic Greece. The Pantheon we know today was built in Rome in 125 C.E. and is thought of as a great example of ancient Roman culture. While there are some similarities to the buildings‚ there are also differences in them around the functions they were erected for. Starting with the similarities
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Systematic Rationalization of Thucydides ’ Peloponnesian War The Peloponnesian War‚ being one of the earliest wars with a good historical record‚ sets an important precedent for those interested in international relations. The information related by Thucydides in his writings on the war allows comparisons to be drawn with modern wars and conclusions to be drawn. One of the most important of these conclusions that may be drawn is that‚ like in modern times‚ the balance of power between states in
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Sohaliya Kumar How Did Socrates’ Life Affect The Morals of His Philosophies? In the fifth century‚ following the Peloponnesian war‚ in the golden age with Pericles ruling over Athens‚ Greece Socrates impacted and altered many lives in different ways. With his wits‚ bravery‚ courage‚ and audacious attitude Socrates added many philosophical beliefs that created a foundation for many other philosophical people to build upon. Socrates had his own method called the “Socratic method”
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Chapter 1: The power of public speaking • Greek leader pericles “ one who forms a judgment on any point but cannot explain” it clearly “ might as well never have thought at all on the subject” • Employers consistently rank the ability to communicate above technical knowledge when deciding whom to hire and whom to promote • College graduates are increasingly being asked to give presentations as part of their job interviews • Internet & other technologies has not reduced the need for pubic speaking
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DEMOCARCY D. ARISTOCRACY E. RATIONALITY F. TYRANNY G. REPUBLIC H. PATRICIAN I. CLIENTATGE J. NATURAL LAW K. THEOCRACY L. OLIGARCHY M. MONARCHY N. SOCRATES O. PLATO P. ARISTOTLE Q. PTOLEMY R. PERICLES S. PHILLIP II T. THE TWELVE TABLES 1. How did geography influence the Greek and Roman civilizations? 2. What political institutions were common in the classical Mediterranean? 3. How did warfare and conquest shape classical Mediterranean
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800-600 Rise of Greek city- states; Athens and Sparta become dominant. c.700 Homerian epics Iliad Odyssey; flowering of Greek architecture. 550 Cyrus the Great forms Persian Empire. 509 Beginnings of Roman republic. 470-430 Athens at its height: Pericles‚ Phidias‚ Sophocles‚ Socrates. 450 Twelve Tables of Law 431-404 Peloponnesian Wars. 359-336 Phillip II of Macedonia 338-323 Macedonian Empire‚ Alexander the Great. 300-100 Hellenistic period. 264-146 Rome’s Punic Wars. 49 Julius Caesar becomes
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EGYPT-SOCIAL STRUCTURES: Kings‚ priests/nobles‚ officials/merchants‚ artisans‚ peasants/workers‚ slaves. Ruling class (pharaoh‚ priests‚ and nobles)small‚middle class (artisans‚ traders‚ merchants) small‚ peasants and slaves (broad base of social pyramid). Status of WOMEN; own property (buy and sell)‚ testify in court‚ divorce (rare)‚ property inherited through female line. ROLES OF RELIGION AND THE MILITARY: Religion: Polytheistic‚ Amon-Re (sun god‚ most important god)‚ Osiris (God of the Nile)
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The Greek and Roman Influence over Modern America The Greeks and the Romans were among the most influential societies in the history of the world. Evidence of Greek or Roman influence can be found in almost every culture or country that has ever existed. Though both cultures were different in practice and incredibly competitive with one another‚ their politics and their beliefs set the stage for future civilizations‚ including those of the modern world. In particular‚ the values and practices of
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