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  Ancient Greece   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Greek culture was a powerful influence in the Roman Empire, which carried a version of it to many parts of Europe.
Ancient Greek civilisation has been immensely influential on the language, politics, educational systems, philosophy, art and architecture of the modern world, particularly during the Renaissance in Western Europe and again during various neo-Classical revivals in 18th and 19th century Europe and America.
The Greeks are believed to have migrated southward into the Greek peninsula in several waves from the late 3rd millennium BC until the Dorian invasion.
www.gogoglo.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/a/an/ancient_greece.html   (3057 words)

  
 Ancient Greece Resource Page - anicent greece
In the modern Greek school-books, "ancient times" is a period of about 1000 years (from the catastrophe of Mycenae until the conquest of the country by the Romans) that is divided in four periods, based on styles of art as much as culture and politics.
Greek culture was a powerful influence in the Roman Empire, which carried acient greece sports a version of it to many parts of Europe.
Ancient Greek civilization acustics in anchient greece has been immensely influential on the language, politics, educational systems, philosophy, art and architecture of the modern world, particularly during the Renaissance in Western Europe and again during various neo-Classical revivals in 18th and 19th century Europe and The Americas.
www.governpub.com /gt/Ancient_Greece.html   (3447 words)

  
 Behind the Name: Ancient Greek Names
Ancient Greek personal name which was derived from the name of the Greek goddess APHRODITE.
Ancient Greek personal name which was derived from the name of the Greek god ASKLEPIOS...
Ancient Greek personal name which was derived from the name of the Greek goddess ATHENA.
www.behindthename.com /nmc/gre-anci.php   (1374 words)

  
 Differences Between Ancient Macedonians and Ancient Greeks
The concept of an empire, an esoteric notion for the Greeks, was born with the first few initial successes of Alexander, and its meaning, magnitude, scope and structure grew as the string of victories and the success on the battlefields allowed Alexander to enlarge, coordinate and control huge land areas in Asia and Egypt.
Greeks in antiquity were in possession of diverse arrays of sophisticated disciplines of the first order: dramas, tragedies, myths, biographies, histories, sciences, material culture and a flair for exoticism, but not empire.
Politis (1993: 40-42) cites fourteen examples from the Greek literature of the 1794-1841 period in which the ancient Macedonians are not considered to be part of the ancient Greek world.
www.historyofmacedonia.org /AncientMacedonia/gandeto.html   (2316 words)

  
 [A-List] NeoCONS: Ancient Straussian Lies
Lest we forget, it was Athenian ambition for empire--resembling the quest for an American imperium hailed by the Straussians with sympathy from classicists who should know better like Victor Davis Hansen and Donald Kagan (historian of the Peloponnesian War)--that led to her humiliation and the bloody regime of the Thirty.
One of the common formulations of ancient Athenian citizenship was that every citizen should metechei tes poleos, "share in the polis." That included the right to step up to the bema, the speaker's platform before the Assembly, and participate in debate before all, in a common public sphere.
Indeed, a corruption of the lessons of the classics and a fascination with ancient Greece was an aspect of that era's German authoritariansm, too.
lists.econ.utah.edu /pipermail/a-list/2003-June/044725.html   (1460 words)

  
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Since land was the chief source of wealth in the ancient Greek economy, the inability to control it severely constrained the economic role of women.
By 1200 B.C., Ancient Greece was developing in all areas - trade, farming, warfare, sailing, craftsmanship etc. Their knowledge of medicine developed accordingly.
Among the glaring reference sources missing from the CD is a bibliography of any sort; there is not even a selected reading list for ancient Greece as a whole or for any topic mentioned on the disk.
www.lycos.com /info/ancient-greece--greeks.html   (431 words)

  
 Ancient Greece: Projects & Internet Resources
The knowledge of philosophy and natural science accumulated by the ancient Greeks seemed to have crumbled with their civilization, though it was later recovered in part, by various successive cultures.
The ancient Greeks were highly competitive and believed strongly in the concept of agon, or "competition," "contest." The ultimate Greek goal was to be the best.
THE ANCIENT CITY OF ATHENS is a photographic archive of the archaeological and architectural remains of ancient Athens (Greece).
www.internet-at-work.com /hos_mcgrane/greece/eg_greece_intro.html   (2399 words)

  
 A Hotlist on World History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Greeks - A short ovverview of the Greeks contributions to astronomy.
Ancient Roman Recipes - Only a few recipes, but they are mostly easier to do than at some of the other sites.
Ancient Roman Emperors - Nice short biographies on Roman Emperors -the good,the bad &the ugly.This is a good source for basic information for the leadership paper.
www.kn.pacbell.com /wired/fil/pages/listworldhimr.html   (2127 words)

  
 Greeks
The Ancient Greeks - the Athenians of Ancient Greece.
The Ancient Greek World -A partial presentation, in digital form, of a real-life exhibit on Ancient Greek life using artifacts and photographs to help see aspects of that life.
The Ancient Greek World Introduction An excellent virtual museum from the University of Pennsylvania which presents interesting information about the lives of both men and women, the geography and the religion of Ancient Greece.
schools.fsusd.k12.ca.us /education/Ss-web/Greeks.htm   (1066 words)

  
 MUSIC OF ANCIENT GREEKS-Early Epic and Lyrical Poetry
The study of ancient Greek music in particular (lyrics, metrics, modes, notation etc.) gives sufficient evidence that this music lies in the foundation of both the western and the eastern musical tradition.
In the hymns of today's Greek Orthodox Church which saved unaltered the Byzantine tradition of the early Christian church, the relationship with the ancient Orphic hymns, as well as with the whole range of Greek poetry, both Lyrical and Dramatic, is obvious.
If they were familiar with the ancient Greek culture, attempts to reconstruct the music would not result in monotonous recitations, based on stereotyped assumptions that Greek music consisted entirely of melodies sung in unison, and that there was no polyphony or complex arrangements.
www.homoecumenicus.com /ioannidis_music_ancient_greeks.htm   (1359 words)

  
 Ancient History
a unique source for teachers who seek to bring science and medicine of the ancient world into their classrooms.
offers and excellent overview of ancient civilizations for educators and students with numerous primary source documents that will enrich a student's learning experience.
provides a treasure of materials on ancient civilization for educators.
www.ksche.org /ancient_history.htm   (275 words)

  
 Ships of the Ancient Greeks - An Annotated List   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Greek Navy - Two budding triearchs from British Columbia have posted their drawings of a trireme and a bireme along with a summary of what they've learned about shipbuilding and tactics.
Ancient Galleys - A succinct, yet excellent, article on the Greek development of the war galley: the penteconter, the bireme, the trireme, the quadrireme, the quinquereme, and the liburne.
Ancient Greek Methods of Boating and Sailing - A concise overview of the subject with images of a bireme, a warship, and ship construction.
www.syc.k12.pa.us /~sms/zart/mythology/bulfinch/fables/grkship.html   (2584 words)

  
 Learn a little about the eight world wonders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The list of ancient wonders is the only list that has seven.
A place or object that has been added to the list of world wonders is so incredible that it is beyond comprehension how it came to be.
The other lists of world wonders were compiled later by historians who noted that the ancient Greeks' list of world wonders was limited by the knowledge and times.
www.learnalittle.com /misc/eight_world_wonders.htm   (303 words)

  
 The Ancient Egypt Site - Hieroglyphic Writing - Uniliteral Signs
In addition, as long as the language of the Ancient Egyptians was a living language, it evolved and changed, just like any other living language.
The cuneiform transcription of the name of the god Amun, dated to the 18th and 19th Dynasties, was Amaana, while the Greeks, some 500 years later, transcribed this name as Amoun.
All we have of Ancient Egyptian words are their consonantal skeletons.
www.ancient-egypt.org /language/signlist/_uniliteral.html   (961 words)

  
 [ The Greeks ] - Educational Resources - Lesson 1
Sparta was traditionally the great land power of the Greek world and controlled many neighboring territories whose populations were tied to the land as slaves.
This lifestyle was praised by Xenophon, an ancient historian c.
Next, move on to a discussion of the differences between a modern U.S. state and an ancient Greek city-state.
www.pbs.org /empires/thegreeks/educational/lesson1.html   (2525 words)

  
 Explorations: Ancient Greek Mythology Hotlist of Great Internet Resources
Meet the Greeks Easy to understand descriptions of what life was like for the men, women, boys, and girls of Ancient Greece.
Greek Names A simple list of Greek names for girls and boys.
Athletics in Ancient Greece Being a good athlete was very valued by the Ancient Greeks.
www.iwebquest.com /greece/greekhotlist.htm   (952 words)

  
 WEBSITES ON THE ANCIENT GREEKS AND ROMANS
You as students of Ancient Greek language and history have been subpoenaed to participate in the trial of all time.
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 in which students research ancient Greek culture to gain ideas for an exhibit for the new museum in the Athens subway.
A webquest in which students examine ancient Greek myths to learn about the character traits in them and how these traits affected the behavior of the ancient Greeks.
www.cumbavac.org /ancient_greeks_and_romans.htm   (4350 words)

  
 COLOR: List of Ancient Egyptian Gods   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
From the fifth Dynasty onwards he becomes a national god and is combined with the supreme deity Amon.
- He was mainly worshipped in Alexandria and was later worshipped by the Greeks as Zeus.
- He was an ancient cosmic power and was regarded as the god of the air and the bearer of heaven.
www.saxakali.com /COLOR_ASP/listof.htm   (657 words)

  
 TANTALUS
She specializes in Greek and Latin literature, especially Greek epic, myth and drama; women and gender in antiquity; and the performance and adaptation of ancient drama.
She specializes in Greek epic and tragedy and gender studies.
This list was prepared by Barbara Mackay to accompany the Tantalus Study Guide.
www.dcpa.org /Tantalus/play/symposium.html   (316 words)

  
 List of Greeks
Zeno of Elea, (circa 495 BC-circa 430 BC), Greek philosopher
Eudoxus of Cnidus, (circa 408 BC-circa 347 BC), Greek astronomer, mathematician
Dionysios Solomos, writer of the National greek anthem..
www.gamesinathens.com /olympics/l/li/list_of_greeks.shtml   (126 words)

  
 Macedonia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Had I not greatly at heart the common welfare of Greece, I should not have come to tell you; but I am myself a Greek by descent, and I would not willingly see Greece exchange freedom for slavery.
Should he however still defer the combat, do you abide where you are; for his provisions will not hold out many more days.
If ye prosper in this war, forget not to do something for my freedom; consider the risk I have run, out of zeal for the Greek cause, to acquaint you with what Mardonius intends, and to save you from being surprised by the barbarians.
www.macedoniaontheweb.com   (340 words)

  
 Explorations: Explore Character Traits of  the Ancient Greek Heroes
I suggest that we can learn a great deal about the Ancient Greek ideas on what made a person a good person if we explore the heroes from their myths.
After all, these heroes are the people that the Ancient Greeks felt to be their greatest good people.
The Greeks believed that these gods were similar to humans in many ways but they held amazing powers, were unbelievably beautiful, and they were immortal (they could not die.) Also, the Greeks could really relate to their gods because they believed their gods had human emotions.
www.iwebquest.com /greece/explore.htm   (1035 words)

  
 Differences Between The Ancient Macedonians and The Ancient Greeks
Differences Between The Ancient Macedonians and The Ancient Greeks
Differences Between The Ancient Macedonians and The Ancient Greeks by J.S. Gandeto
The aim of this paper is to acquaint students with the basic differences between ancient Macedonians and the ancient Greeks.
www.ancientmacedonia.com /gandeto.html   (2270 words)

  
 [ The Greeks ] - Educational Resources - Lesson 2
Discover more about the everyday lives of the ancient Greeks and the similarities and differences they share with the lifestyles of people today.
Ask students to look at a selection of newspapers and list the main sections or features common to all (or most).
Students should use this Web site (suggested pages are listed below) to gather information about their subject and make 'journalistic' notes.
www.pbs.org /empires/thegreeks/educational/lesson2.html   (788 words)

  
 Ancient Greece by History Link 101
Be sure to check out the Ancient Greek Art lesson link below for more on their art.
Greek Picture Gallery Large collection of images including Royalty Free images for educators
Raw research notes on the development of farming and cities during Ancient Greece.
www.historylink101.com /ancient_greece.htm   (189 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Ancient Greeks (Spotlights): Books: Charles Freeman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
In The Ancient Greeks by Charles Freeman, detailed drawings of artifacts, architecture, weaponry, statuary and dozens of other traditional elements mix with succinct text on society, economy, government, women's roles and even the early Olympics.
This book is an excellent way to introduce children to the fascinating lives of the Ancient Greeks.
Each different aspect of Greek life is dealt with in a separate section, featuring diverse areas such as democracy, the Olympic Games, family and home and craftsmen.
www.amazon.com /Ancient-Greeks-Spotlights-Charles-Freeman/dp/019521238X   (854 words)

  
 Greek mathematics Index
Alphabetical list of mathematicians born in modern-day Greece
Alphabetical list of mathematicians born in modern-day Turkey
Alphabetical list of mathematicians born in modern-day Egypt
www-gap.dcs.st-and.ac.uk /~history/Indexes/Greeks.html   (42 words)

  
 Ancient History Sourcebook: Notice of New Structure
Each of the main sections had became too large to maintain as one file.
No representation is made about the copyright status of offsite links: note that for the Ancient History Sourcebook, unlike the Medieval Sourcebook and Modern History Sourcebook, many texts are offsite.
Notification of copyright infringement will result in the immediate removal of a text until its status is resolved.
www.fordham.edu /halsall/ancient/asbook2.html   (412 words)

  
 Greek.htm
Introduction to Greek Tragedy and the Ancient Stage.
Isocrates : One of the Ten Attic Orators, Isocrates made significant contributions to the development of rhetoric theory and education in Ancient Greece.
Ancient Greek Literature- A little information about all of the Greek authors.
www.fidnet.com /~weid/Greek.htm   (524 words)

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