Ancient Greece Page Two
Public Domain Map from 1884 historical atlas by Robert H. Labberton
There are many resources on this site on the culture, language, and history of ancient Greece, and some of them are very specific. Here is a list containing most of the more general topics on which people studying ancient Greece are likely to want information. This includes tips on spelling and technical terms, major events in ancient history, the gods and goddesses, a quick look at differences between ancient Greece and Rome, and maps.
The preceding page contains:
- Points to Know About Ancient Greek History
- Persian Wars
- Peloponnesian War
- Terms to Know
- 5th Century B.C. Important People
- Greece vs Rome
- Maps
- Gods and Goddesses
- Homer
Major Events in Ancient History
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Many of the events in this timeline are only approximate. This is particularly true of the events before Greece and Rome, but even with Greece and Rome, the early years are in doubt. This page will help show the chronological context of ancient Greece.
Q. How do you spell ... ?
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It's hard enough to look up words written using the Roman alphabet -- like English, but it becomes nearly impossible when they're spelled using other alphabets. Here are some tips.
Greek Democracy
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Democracy was developed by the people of Athens. It was considered by outsiders to be a form of mob rule since all the citizens in Athens voted. Oligarchy was the norm and democracy the exception.
Ancient Olympics
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The Olympics were such major events in ancient history, that events are dated according to the Olympiad, or period of the games. The Olympics were just one of the sets of Panhellenic games -- games for the people of all the city states (poleis) of ancient Greece.
Greek Theater
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From a religious festival honoring the god Dionysus to the creation of drama in a form still recognizable today, the Greeks are renowned for their contribution to the theater.
Greek Science
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The Greeks made important contributions to the field of science, partly as a result of their philosophers' study of the natural world.
Greek Medicine
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The Greeks and Romans contributed greatly to the field of medicine, advancing it substantially from a magic-based process to one involving regimens, like diet and exercise, and observation, diagnosis, and more.
