between Greek and Roman political structures? Answer: Similarities: emphasis on aristocratic principles with some democratic elements‚ localism‚ and city-state units. Differences: Rome had more emphasis on unifying laws and more success in developing institutions for empire. (Students could be assigned some additional reading on this topic.) 2) What is the significance of the Hellenistic period in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean history? Answer: This period saw the spread of Greek cultural
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The Ancient Greek philosophers have played a pivotal role in the shaping of the western philosophical tradition. This article surveys the seminal works and ideas of key figures in the Ancient Greek philosophical tradition from the Presocratics to the Neoplatonists. It highlights their main philosophical concerns and the evolution in their thought from the sixth century BCE to the sixth century CE. The Ancient Greek philosophical tradition broke away from a mythological approach to explaining the
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Europe: The Greeks Contents » 1. Introduction 2. Structure of Government 3. Militaristic Focuses 4. Judgment and views of Women 5. Post-dinner social gatherings 6. Conclusion 7. Notes Introduction Spartan and Athenian society were very different in many aspects. However‚ at the same time‚ the two shared a myriad of characteristics in common. The differences are what set the two apart‚ while the things they shared in common are what united them as Greek city-states
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The Greeks believed that the earth was formed before any of the gods appeared. The gods‚ as the Greeks knew them‚ all originated with Father Heaven‚ and Mother Earth. Father Heaven was known as Uranus‚ and Mother Earth‚ as Gaea. Uranus and Gaea raised many children. Among them were the Cyclopes‚ the Titans‚ and the Hecatoncheires‚ or the Hundred- Handed Ones. Uranus let the Titans roam free‚ but he imprisoned the Cyclopes and the Hundred- handed Ones beneath the earth. Finally
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attributed to the Metope Painter and was created around the third quarter of fourth century B.C. South Italian vase painting has been the subject of “neglect [and] general disparagement” due to the “emphasis placed upon the study of Archaic and Classical Greek art.” South Italian art has been looked upon as “provincial and colonial‚ imply[ing] that it is somehow inferior to the art of the motherland.” Although South Italian vase painting may be a “direct descendant of the tradition of vase-painting in
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GREEK PHILOSOPHY What Is Philosophy? Philosophy: The studies of Greco-Roman thinkers on activities and inquiries. It is also the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being‚ knowledge‚ or conduct. Philosophy focuses on three main types: Stoicism Skepticism Epicurean Philosophy consists of these philosophical areas: Metaphysics Materialism Idealism Epistemology Empiricism Rationalism Ethics Hedonism Cynicism Three Main Types Stoicism Refers to the knowledge
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Greek Epics There are some challenges in each history period‚ and authors will create some heroes in their epics that reflect values of the culture at the time. By studying the hero’s actions and his motivations‚ it tells the society conditions and the civilization of that history period. Homer; the authors of The Iliad and The Odyssey; and Vergil; the authors of The Aeneid are two of the greatest writers in ancient western civilization. There are heroes in these three literatures to reflect
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The Greek Crisis The European Union. A lot of people know of the name and most will probably be able to give a vague description of what it is and how it works. Outlined here is a brief discussion of the European Union and one of its member states‚ Greece. The financial crisis that has occurred and its subsequent impact on the European Union and the rest of the world. In the 1940’s the world was at war and European countries such as France‚ Italy‚ Austria‚ and England were in disrepair and scared
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Greek name Roman name Image Functions and attributes Zeus Jupiter King of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus; god of the sky‚ and thunder. Youngest child of the Titans Cronus and Rhea. Symbols include the thunderbolt‚ eagle‚ oak tree‚ scepter‚ and scales. Brother and husband of Hera‚ although he had many lovers. Brother of Poseidon and Hades. Hera Juno Queen of the gods and the goddess of marriage and family. Symbols include the peacock‚ pomegranate‚ crown‚ cuckoo‚ lion‚ and cow. Youngest
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Tel. (416) 736-2100 ext. 33214 Expanded course description and learning objectives This course introduces students to many of the key mythical narratives of the ancient Greeks and Romans through a close reading of primary texts in English translation. Together we will explore the mythical worlds of the ancient Greeks and Romans as the poets of these civilizations depicted them in their epic poetry and tragedy. As one of the Department of Humanities Foundations courses AP/HUMA 1105 9.0 is
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