Why do we know so much about ancient Greece?
We know much about the Ancient Greeks from objects which have survived for thousands of years. Archaeologists have dug up Ancient Greek artifacts and buildings and marine archaeologists have found wrecks of Ancient Greek ships and their cargoes.
Why was ancient Greece so advanced?
Greece is consisted of a peninsula surrounded by sea and islands. The sea was an advantage for carrying large ammounts of goods with hugh speed from one place to another. Therefore Greece had a very good natural logistic infrastracture combined with available forests to build ships.
What was the relationship between Greece and Persia?
The relations have evolved from sworn rivalry during the Greco-Persian wars to strong cordiality, since Alexander the Great defeated the Persian Empire. Alexander admired Persian culture, and wanted to create a mixture of Greek and Persian culture which would forever bind and commemorate the two peoples.
Why are the Persian Wars significant in the history of ancient Greece?
The Persian Wars (499-449 BCE) were fought between the Achaemenid Empire and the Hellenic world during the Greek classical period. The conflict saw the rise of Athens, and led to its Golden Age.
What did we learn from ancient Greece?
Ancient Greek thinkers made big discoveries. Pythagoras found ways to measure and describe shapes that we still use in maths today. Aristotle studied plants, animals and rocks. He devised experiments to find out about the world we live in.
How has ancient Greece influenced the world?
The Greeks made important contributions to philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, and medicine. Literature and theatre was an important aspect of Greek culture and influenced modern drama. Greek culture influenced the Roman Empire and many other civilizations, and it continues to influence modern cultures today.
Why are Greeks so intelligent?
Actually, the physical attributes that made Greece “smart”, better said high IQ while maintaining physical prowess were obviously their genotypic (genes) and phenotypic (genetic expression) attributes. On the genetic side, a certain ethnic set of Caucasoid genes based on natures coming together of things.
How has ancient Greece influenced our culture today?
How ancient Greece influenced Western civilization?
The Western world was highly influenced by the ancient Greeks. The Greeks changed the way the world looks at art, math, architecture, philosophy, sports, and drama. Without the ancient Greeks, the modern world would not be the same. Men such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle changed the way we look at philosophy.
Why was the Persian War important?
The Persian Wars gave the Greeks a new feeling of confidence. The Ionian Greek cities, once subject states to the Persian king, gained their independence. The Greek world would go on to achieve great things, led by the city-state of Athens.
What was the main cause of the Persian wars?
Terms in this set (3) The Persian wars against Greece were caused because the Darius, the Persian king, wanted to expand their empire. The wars took place in the early 5th century B.C. but the first attack was around 490 B.C. but the Persians lost. The wars also led to the unity between the Greeks.
What can we learn from ancient history?
Studying ancient history allows us to understand where we have come from and why we are here, and by doing so, shows us how the ancients’ attempts to shape their futures relate to our own actions in the present day.