longstanding rules. The Athenian and Spartan political stances were quite the contrary; both developed as a result of the internal stability they achieved. Spartan political matters‚ most of the time‚ were not to public objection; they‚ according to Thucydides‚ were an oligarchy - although‚ some decisions were made democratically‚ such as whether to go to war. In the fashion of most oligarchies‚ the power was distributed between the wealthy .The diagram above explains the structure of the Spartan and
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Compare and contrast the city-states of Athens and Sparta politically and culturally In ancient times‚ Greece was not a united country but rather a collection of separate city-states that were in some cases similar‚ in other cases different politically and culturally. The two most famous‚ powerful and influential city-states of that period were Athens and Sparta. Although Athens and Sparta had some cultural comparisons such as both were polytheistic societies sharing similar religious beliefs‚ their
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Quiz #2 • The Five Philosophies o Confucianism Founded by Kung Fu Tzu (Confucius) Emphasized the Analects Created a type of social philosophy Believed everyone was essentially the same but learning and practice distinguished them Referred back to a Golden Age he hoped to recapture Advocated development of Five Inner Virtues especially li – moral propriety and ren - humanity -- “tao” All society is built on the idea of filial (family) piety -- “xiao” Superior men – “Chun-
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important instruments in international relations ‚ Hans Morgenthau an American political scientist suggests that “international politics like all politics ‚ is a struggle for power. Power is central to realist thinking which can be dated back to Thucydides who said ‘the strong do what the have the power to do and the weak accept what they have to accept .” realists also believe that humans are naturally political animals they crave power and are self centred. International relations as the study
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One of the most popular Greek myths is the story of Theseus and the Minotaur‚ it centres around an early civilisation on the island of Crete‚ it is a myth told long before Athens became the ruling capital. It is the legend of the Minotaur. The legend of the Minotaur and the Labyrinth of Knossos in Crete has enthralled many historians‚ archaeologists over‚ anthropologists and so on over years‚ even centuries. However‚ one archaeologist was captivated by the entrancing and beauty of the myth of The
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historians and his facts and unending dialogue between the past and the present. History is not just a narrative but it must also have a meaning on it. If one finds meaning in history it will gain power in changing people’s life (Ambeth Ocampo 2001). Thucydides‚ set the model of writing history‚ he analyzed and verified the facts. Being an Historian is not that easy. A historian is like a detective‚ a historian must have a remarkable ability to find clues from the data gathering‚ in the quest of truth
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English 61: Some Concepts to Consider I Romantic Personae A. Wordsworth: close to Nature ‚ family and friends. 1. Believes we can only hope to retain in middle age some of the energy and enthusiasm for Nature we enjoyed in youth. Nature takes the place of Truth and Beauty in Plato’s philosophy of metempsychosis and anamnesis. Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting: The Soul that rises with us‚ our life’s Star‚ Hath had elsewhere its setting‚ And cometh from afar: Not in
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Similarities between Conflicts: Second Punic war and Second Persian War The Second Punic War was led by Hannibal during 218 – 201 BC in Greece and the Second Persian War was led by Xerxes During 480 – 479 BC in Greece. Both have similarities and differences between wars. The second Punic and second Persian wars are similar in their background causes but different in their foreground causes. The conflicts have similar structural causes such as social factors‚ vengeance and geographical proximity
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Being a Master of Ceremonies The Master of Ceremonies is the "conductor" of an event or meeting. The primary responsibility of the Master of Ceremonies is to serve as a genial host. An ideal MC is a person who has poise‚ presence and who can command the attention of an audience. The Master of Ceremonies is responsible for ensuring that the program/event runs smoothly‚ runs on time and that all important people at the event are introduced in a complimentary‚ professional manner. Being a successful
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Explain why Greek plays should be studied and performed today? History Essay Assignment Greek plays symbolise centuries of artistic development and cultural legacy. They mark a high point in philosophy‚ literature and the performing arts during ancient times and explore the remarkable achievements of the period‚ which provides a historical perspective to current day events. Greek drama and plays have had a lasting impact on world culture and their revival is by no means restricted to western
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