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    century‚ the capital city of Greece‚ Athens‚ when through a period of transformation in which it took a major shift forwards in its change in political structure‚ upwards economic prosperity‚ and cultural and artistic blooming. This period was called the Golden Age of Athens. This golden age would later be eponymously called The Age of Pericles‚ after the politician and general who rose to power during that time. It was during this century in Ancient Greece where Athens is the centre of attention. This

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    To the question how great were the differences of classical Athens and Han china? My interpretation is that there was a huge difference in these two empires. Like there form of government‚ art‚ geography‚ and population. In classical Greece (9th–6th centuries BCE) the form of government is a democracy which is ‘administration is in the hands of‚ not of a few‚ but of the whole people’ (Pericles). Where as in Han china (206 BCE – 220 CE) the form of government is a bureaucracy which is a body of non-elective

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    Athens and Hans China are two ancient societies that had successful‚ thriving civilizations. Each civilization invented new and useful items that influence today’s time period some examples are paper‚ a pulley‚ and a flush toilet. Although these two civilizations are six thousand miles apart Athens located in the district of Attica and China at the end of the Eurasian land mass they had three moderately similar differences: the way the citizens opinions/views impacted the running of the government

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    justice are Sparta‚ Egypt‚ and Mesopotamia and will do so with laws and rulers. To begin the Spartan civilization we should look at their leader and king. The king has powers called royal rights. One of these rights is to declare war on whatever or whoever he wants with no objections by anyone‚ “and the right of making war against whatsoever land they please‚ and that no man of the Spartans shall hinder this right‚ or if he do‚ he shall be subject to the curse.” (Herodotus‚ On the Kings of Sparta‚ Web)

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    influence of Athens as a power amongst the Greeks given its influence as a cultural and commercial power. Athenian authority and power in the Aegean world was already immense when it became necessary for the poleis to form an alliance against Persia war and dominance. The Persian invasions on Athens propelled it into super military power and therefore becoming an actual rival to Sparta in its leadership to the Greeks. So this alliance that is formed by the Greeks of the Aegean put Athens in charge

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    The School of Athens by Raphael is a complex painting with a fascinating composition. The subjects‚ building‚ composition and his use of color make it a compelling piece. This painting is extremely decorative and complex. With various tools‚ Raphael was able to emphasize different aspects and pull the viewer into the work. Because of the colors used in the painting‚ and the setting‚ this painting seems to be of religious or educated figures. This painting has many subjects‚ most of which appear

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    Classical Athens and Han China: How Great Were the Differences Classical Athens and Han China were different due to their forms of government‚ the relationship between the individual and the state‚ their views on man and nature and their background information. Within the background information of both Athens and Han China there are very evident differences between the two. The first document shows the maps of both the empires side by side. The Han Empire is much bigger than the Athens city-state

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    Ancient Athens Throughout the history of ancient Athens‚ many conflicts existed amongst its citizens. Most tension occurred between those in the two different social classes while they also emerged between those of the same social class. The first section of this paper will deal with the conflicts between the peasants and the aristocrats while explaining the conflicts between aristocrats over political power. The third section of this paper will cover the political changes

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    In Athens’ quest for a great empire‚ they planned to dominate their lesser foes‚ add to their empire‚ and show their strength; these pursuits brought them to the city of Melos. Melos was a small island in the Aegean Sea and a colony of Sparta‚ but they where a neutral state; they were not allied with either side. They had not been involved in the Peloponnesian war as of yet‚ and did not plan on getting involved. Then‚ Athens came‚ demanding surrender and tribute‚ but Melos chose to resist‚ rather

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    Political Science 1001 – Final Examination Review Questions Fall 2010 you need a scan sheet‚ A #2 pencil‚ and a photograph i.d. 1) Who is Oedipus? Jocasta? Laius? Theseus? Answer: Oedipus is the son of Laius and Jocasta there was prophet that he was going to kill his father and wed his mother. Laius is the king of Thebes and Oedipus’ father who was killed as a fulfillment on an oracle. Theseus is the king of Athens who takes Oedipus in and protects him after he has suffered greatly

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