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What was a significant outcome of the Persian Wars during Hellenic Greece?
What was a significant outcome of the Persian Wars during Hellenic Greece?
Which factor contributed to the political unity among Greek city-states during Hellenic Greece?
Which factor contributed to the political unity among Greek city-states during Hellenic Greece?
What was a key development in Hellenistic Greece following the conquests of Alexander the Great?
What was a key development in Hellenistic Greece following the conquests of Alexander the Great?
Which of the following periods does Athenian democracy notably reach its peak?
Which of the following periods does Athenian democracy notably reach its peak?
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What form of government was common among Greek city-states by 600 B.C.?
What form of government was common among Greek city-states by 600 B.C.?
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What was the primary focus of religious worship among the Aegean people?
What was the primary focus of religious worship among the Aegean people?
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In the context of Greek religion, what role did the priesthood play?
In the context of Greek religion, what role did the priesthood play?
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How did city-states respond to conflicts during the Hellenistic period under Macedon?
How did city-states respond to conflicts during the Hellenistic period under Macedon?
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Study Notes
Hellenic Greece (800-323 B.C.)
- City-states ("Polis") emerged as the foundation of Greek society in the 8th century B.C.
- Greeks adopted a Phoenician alphabet.
- Political unity was somewhat countered by shared language, customs, and religion.
- Population growth led to emigration and the establishment of new cities, particularly in Sicily and Southern Italy.
- By 600 B.C., city-states developed various forms of government (oligarchic, tyrannical, democratic)
- War and conflict (e.g., Persian wars) led to a period of democratic development and growth.
- The rule of Pericles (444-429 B.C.) represented a highpoint of Athenian prosperity and building. This led to remarkable architectural achievements.
- The 5th century B.C. saw a surge in philosophy and scientific thought, alongside political and military activity.
Hellenistic Greece (323-30 B.C.)
- Spartan dominance was brief.
- Greece experienced attempts by city-states to dominate the region, resulting in conflicts and shifting power dynamics.
- Macedonian unification under Philip and Alexander the Great created a vast empire by conquering Persia, Egypt, and reaching the Punjab.
- Alexander’s conquests led to the expansion of Greek culture and the creation of new cities (e.g., Alexandria).
- The center of the Greek world shifted eastward, with the decline of Western influence.
Religious Beliefs of the "Aegeans"
- Religion began as nature worship.
- Early stages included masculine force (e.g., sacred bull) and fertility gods (e.g., Rhea).
- The supreme deity, Rhea, was a fertility/mother goddess.
- Rituals, ceremonies, sacred games, and dances were common.
- Greek Gods often were personifications of natural elements or heroes.
- Religions was highly localized with variations based on specific areas and city-states.
- Priests and priestesses were not part of a separate class; they were community members.
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Explore the rise and fall of Greek city-states from the Hellenic period to the Hellenistic era. This quiz covers key developments in government, architecture, and philosophy from 800 B.C. to 30 B.C. Test your knowledge on significant figures, conflicts, and cultural advancements in ancient Greece.
