while the Han Empires stretches to over 2400 miles long. Just their differences in size show how the Empires would have developed differently Since Athens is smaller the people are closer together so therefore it would have been easier to develop democracy there while everyone in Han China is more spread out. Therefore‚ Hans China would have be more difficult to govern if each citizen had a say in the government. The author of the maps is trying to show that The Han Empire was very different in size
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Victor Salvado English R1A: Performing Revenge The Justice of Athena In the Greek trilogy of revenge The Oresteia‚ Aeschylus actively utilizes literary symbols to suggest significant parallels between the representative system of justice reflected in the play and the prevalent democratic attitudes of 5th century Greek society. The goddess Athena is instrumental in drawing these parallels‚ as it is she who establishes the unbiased court system in which Orestes is tried. However‚ Aeschylus
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presents the life of Alcibiades as a contrast between inspired military excellence and disappointing moral failure. Although he was a brilliant and accomplished military strategist‚ Alcibiades’ lack of moral fortitude‚ and his provocation of the Athenians into reckless action led to his downfall‚ and that of Athens. Although Alcibiades was a man of prodigious gifts who could have led Athens to military dominance‚ he gave in to base self-interest and lack of self-control that caused him to alienate
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world‚ spreading culture and influence‚ however‚ there is contrast is in their systems of government. I hope you have a coffee to keep you up while reading this paper‚ now let me tell you the differences on this paper. In Athens‚ they had a direct democracy meaning that citizens could have a say in government decisions by voting. Not everyone could vote nor produce
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power and Sparta is on land After that Athens began to take power/empire over Greece He didn’t record exactly what happened but recreated them - moments He included his large/general judgements about human nature About human nature Democracy as a form of political regime Theorist who educates our judgement on political questions ie justice Did not imagine any utopian politics Views politics to critically be evaluated What significance does Thucydides have in theoretical level
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also God prays for our city. God created us and gave life to us to work corporately to serve our country. Also‚ this speech talked about life after death‚ and they said those people who died for their country‚ they will have better life. People from Athenian respect their families because they died to protect people in Athens. They are the top person in the
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Pericles and why is he important to Greece? Author: Mrs. Lori Miller Class/Grade Level: Social Studies/6th grade CT Standards: SS6S2C2PO7— Describe the development of the following types of government and citizenship in ancient Greece and Rome • democracy • republics/ empires SS6S3C4PO3— Describe the importance of citizens being actively involved in the democratic process. (e.g.‚ voting‚ student government‚ involvement in political decision making‚ analyzing issues‚ or petitioning public officials)
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middle wall was supposed to be in the same proportion as the wall that was built in Piraeus. It was built so that in the case of sea invasion‚ it would buy them enough time to retreat to the more narrow walls of the Piraeus-Athens wall‚ where the Athenians would make their stand. These were not only used for military purposes but also the economic use. Over time the port of Piraeus became more of a use of trade rather than a military base. These walls provided a safe route from the sea port all the
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commitment to his god through convicting Athenians of the condition of their souls and lives. Most of his time‚ Socrates converses with people and asks them questions pertaining their lifestyle. Due to this he does not have enough time to make earnings for himself. In return‚ some of his listeners put in time to hear him out and take on his advices (Plato 509). This even more takes time off from Socrates. Although others perceive this as Socrates teaching the Athenians with a charge‚ not one witness testified
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Ezra Hochman Wednesday/Friday 12:25-2:05 Diogenes vs. Socrates: What is a life of worth? One can either write the story of their own life‚ or let other people and circumstances write it for him. Too often do citizens of the world follow the assumptions of society‚ as personal independence can seem frightening or uncomfortable. Both Socrates and Diogenes were of the mind that the purpose of human life is to constantly better one’s self by way of personal and spiritual growth. We are unable to
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