holes in it to pass air through creating sound. So simple in fact‚ a flute may have been the first musical instrument I history. A in Southern Germany‚ a flute similar to the one you’re thinking of was found‚ only this flute is thought to be 35‚000 years old.1 This flute’s story‚ unlike its build‚ is anything but simple. This flute is thought to be the mark of civilization of the Paleolithic era. It‚ and the music it creates is an example of a human civilization going from merely surviving‚ to thriving
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Discuss how much of Roman society and thought were Greek in origin. There were so much of Roman society and thoughts that were of Greek in origin; however‚ to fully appreciate how this came to be‚ it is essential to understand how the relationship between the Roman society and the Greek began. In 275 BC when the Romans in Italy began its expansion projects‚ they quickly conquered the vast majority of cities in the Mediterranean and furiously engaged the Carthaginians in a tough battle. This expansion
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How do Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian ideas influence the Enlightenment and the foundation of modern governments? The Hebrews Wrote the first laws moral ethic. Also wrote the 10 commandments that Had a huge impact in the Enlightenment. Also‚ found the first religion Which was monotheistic the belief in one god. The Hebrews are very Important because they are the foundation of many of our illegal laws
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Compare and contrast Roman and Greek temple architecture by using the Pantheon‚ Maison Carree and the Parthenon. Do these architectural programs serve different purposes? Throughout history‚ art has evolved and created many styles and forms. From a painting to the structure of an architectural building‚ artists have been influenced by another art work in one way or another. One highly influential example would be the connection between the Greek and Roman Worlds. The Greeks were a society that has
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the Greek islands and mainland were ideal for viticulture. Furthermore‚ Greece adopted the practice of growing vines in neat rows‚ on trellises and stakes‚ which allowed more vines to be packed into a
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The Greek Society The Greek ways of life‚ including its cities and religion‚ introduced some of the cultural models that we still follow today. Greece’s art‚ science‚ and military structure personified and made the success of the empire possible. This advanced society flourished in its golden age shortly after defeating Persia in many wars. These Greco-Persian wars included the first clash of civilizations‚ and the struggle between the man-centered universe and the God-centered universe. The Greek
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Sometimes the Greeks would even use sea water instead of water because it would help weaken the sweet taste. The grapes were mainly harvested in the early autumn season‚ which the Greeks would eventually use their bare feet and stomp on the grapes to extract all the juices. The methods of wine cultivation slowly improved after time. Herbs and spices were used to preserve and flavor the wines. Wine was also consumed by both young and old Greeks‚ even infants were known to be given
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Belief Systems in Ancient Times Greek and Roman Civilization through works of Homer People rarely like their lives controlled by anyone‚ but most people would usually be fine if gods played a part role in their existence. A prominent example of this would be during ancient era of the Greek and Troy civilizations. Both sides shared similar views of their many gods even if the names are different. For instance‚ Venus is the Roman version of Aphrodite‚ and Cronus is the Greek version for Saturn. Every
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This essay explores how Greek and Roman myths reflect aspects of the ways in which women in particular are seen within the societies of ancient [and in some cases modern] Greek/Roman culture. Drawing on the myths of Hera‚ Dionysus‚ the Amazons‚ Athene‚ Pandora and Aphrodite the essay will reflect upon social‚ financial and diplomatic relations of Greek/Roman woman. In ancient times Greek and Roman women were oppressed due to the mistrust of the female. The myths reveal warnings‚ morals and philosophies;
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Chapter 3: Ancient Greek Civilization 1. During the Mycenaean civilization‚ who was the great poet and what were his two important literary works that influenced the Greeks and formed part of Western literature? Homer‚ The Iliad‚ The Odyssey 2. In a period known as the Dark Ages from 100 B.C. to 800 B.C.‚ life reverted to simpler forms and people lived in relative isolation. 3. The period from the 9th to the 6th century B.C. is known as the Archaic Age during which the Greek kings were deposed
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