The Preservation Of The City Of Olynthos

The selected chapters of the second half of Jeremiah are drastically different in tone because there is a much bigger presence of hope in them whereas it is all gloom and destruction in the first half of the book. The theme of restoration builds as we move from one prophet to the next, and Jeremiah seems to have the most hope of restoration so far. The image of YHWH being the depressed and righteously angry husband of Israel and Judah continues to appear in Jeremiah, but maybe a stronger depiction of YHWH in these chapters is that of a parent. The author repeatedly describes the steadfast and everlasting love that YHWH has for his people, labeled most often as Ephraim. I find this to be strange since Ephraim represents the strongest tribe

For this report, I will write a reflection concerning society in ancient Greece. I will include information pertaining to the lives of those who lived in ancient Greece and what their daily lives consisted of. Social issues and political philosophy will also be discussed along with other material that is considered significant to ancient Greek society. This concludes my introduction. When did Ancient Greece exactly flourish and how?

In 490 BC, Greece defeated the Persian invaders at the famous Marathon. And in 480, Persian warriors suffered heavy losses in the Salamis. These battles have confirmed the mighty military power of Greece. Under the reign of King Alexander the Great of Macedonia, the Greeks had extensive expansions to Egypt, Persia and India. His conquests led to the settlement and dominance of the Greeks in many remote and influential Greek cultures that were more widespread than ever. This period is called the Greek Period. Later, when the Roman Empire was established and became mighty, Greece became a Roman province but the cultural influences of ancient Greece were maintained and developed.

Which means that the island has various points of entries and exits. Looking at a current map, we can see that modern day Turkey, where Troy was established, is north of Crete. This allows for an easy travel. Specially through the Aegean Sea, which is to the left of Turkey. Making Odysseus lie the most historically plausible.

Ancient Greece is perhaps one of the most extraordinary civilizations in history as it had remarkable advancements that altered the future of the world. During the period of 600 BCE, many new concepts originated from this location, such as Homer’s Ilad and the Odyssey. These acted as resources for Greeks to learn about their gods. A significant amount of culture in conjunction with religion was also generated in this region as well, including pottery and sculptures that were created for different purposes along with the creation of the music theory. In the end, Greece possessed city states that thrived united and individually, which is seen in Sparta with its highly trained Spartans, leading to an increase in military victory.

Leonardo Di Vinci once said “Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.” Through the great artistic works of many artists we are able to experience and feel an event that they have went through in their lives. Art allows us to express ourselves and also makes us feel better about expressing our feelings. The Classical ideal of ancient Athens pertains to the standard of excellence proposed by the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, beginning in the Golden Age of Greece.

The Classic Age of Greece started in 500 B.C.E to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.E during this time Greek city states united to go against the Persian Empire and because of that they defeated the Persians. After the war was over and they no longer needed each other, Greek city-states began fighting against one another. When the Greeks weren’t fighting off Persians they were fighting against each other. The two main city-states against each other were Athens and Sparta. The Athenians hated the Spartans so much they asked foreigners for help before even approaching the fellow Greeks. Political change heavily occurred when Athenian citizens made their city state government completely democratic, using the navy force to establish power over other Greeks. Meanwhile in 509 B.C.E the Roman Republic was founded. Rome’s greatest expansion was not during the empire but during the republic. It began with the legend of their first king Romulus. Romulus was known for commanding his men to kidnap and impregnate the Sabine women to create a larger population. Sabine men charged back attacking Rome to rescue their women. In the end they made peace and merged their population with that of Rome. This action displays an intermingling of cultures and peoples. Unlike Greek city-states, Rome expanded by venturing outside of their territory and intermingling with others whether peacefully or violently thus Rome’s relentless effort in expansion is what made them differ to the Greeks

The first great age of Minoan Crete was the Old Palace period(2000-1700B.C),during which huge labyrinthine palaces were built at Knossos, Phaistos, Malia and Zakros. In these palaces the power and wealth of the island were concentrated, and around them the political, social, economic and religious life of the island revolved. The manner in which these buildings and their various servicing systems were constructed is quite remarkable. In 1700 B.C. a great earthquake shook the island and the palaces were laid in ruins. In a very short time, however, new palaces were built on the ruins of the old in an architectural style expressive of the Minoan love of nature and desire to live in a world of light and charm.

Learning Outcome #5: The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures, including global and historical perspectives.

Now I can say for the successful When Athens began to emerge as a Greek city state in the ninth century, it was a poor city, built on and surrounded by undesirable land, which could support only a few poor crops and olive trees. As it grew it was forced to import much of its food, and while it was near the centre of the Greek world, it was far from being a vital trading juncture like Corinth. Its army was, by the standards of cities such as Sparta,

Local cultures are sustained through customs. An example would be preserving the culture through food. Easter is a largely celebrated holiday in Greece and with a big celebration, comes an even bigger meal to end the day. Typical dishes served are whole, slowly roasted lambs, red-dyed eggs, braided sweetbreads (known as tsoureki), an Easter soup called magiritsa, and grilled tripe rolls (kokoretsi). Greeks also preserve their culture by the way they dress. During the holidays there, you’ll meet locals dressed in traditional costumes. In western Crete, the older men still proudly sport their high boots, breeches and black-tasselled kerchiefs; on the island of Karpathos, the women have two sets of costumes, a simple one for every day and a very

Ancient Greece: A History in Eleven Cities is a concise and surprisingly refined assessment of the Ancient Greek world, from the early dark ages to late Antiquity, told uniquely through the history of eleven city-states or “polis”. Paul Cartledge’s Ancient Greece: A History in Eleven Cities, details the cultural traditions, trade, and politics that laid the foundation of the sprawling Aegean civilization. By examples of the successful polis Cnossos on the island of Crete, and continuing through to the rise of iconic Sparta, it is easy to trace the development of Greek civilization. The emergence of Classical Greece is examined in the accounts of Athens, Syracuse, and Thebes while the descriptions of Alexandria are symbolic of the

Geographically 5th century BC Athens is located in the south eastern corner of Greece. The two main regions of Greece was Athens and Sparta. Today Sparta is a small city surrounded by mountains. In the 5th century there was a rivalry between Sparta and Athens and a war. Sparta did not at all contribute to culture, but was home to the most extraordinary arts and science. The river Cephisus flowed through the city of Athens. The city of Athens was surrounded by walls, although the city also has suburbs which extended well beyond these walls. Athens was like any other Greek city except that it was home to the Acropolis which was a major attraction. The acropolis is located South of the walled area and situated in the centre of ancient Athens.

The Aegean world flourished before 3000 B.C.E. until about 1100 BCE separated by three main cultures the Cycladic, Minoan, and Helladic. During the Aegean period the wheel was being used to perfect potter such as Kamares and metal works had become sophisticated and elegant. What stood out to me during this period would definitely be the architecture. There was the Old Palace period which was destroyed by earthquakes and fires around 1900 - 1700 B.C.E. and what sprung out of that Minoan period was the second Palace period. The Second Palace period 1700- 1450 B.C.E. had reconstructed the Palace Complex of Knossos, Crete. This Palace was equipped and functioned similar to modern day buildings. Equipped with plumbing systems, ventilation shafts,

Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world. The Acropolis (meaning “high city” in Greek), also known as the “Sacred Rock” of Athens, is the most important site in the city of Athens. They call it “Sacred Rock” because there are many Greek gods’ temples. A lot of city-states in Greece had acropolises but the most famous one is in Athens. It is home to one of the most famous buildings in the world, the Parthenon. It also had other temples and sanctuaries. Its focus was for the Athenian festival for Athena, which was the Panathenaia. There were three different building stylizations in Greece. However, the buildings on the acropolis were built using only two of those stylizations: Ionic and Doric styles. Doric columns were the simplest form. The top is made of a circle topped by a square. The tall part of the column is plain and has 20 sides. It does not have a base. The tall parts of the column on Ionic styles were taller than the Doric ones. It makes them look a bit slender. They also have lines carved into them from top to bottom. However, Ionic style is a little more decorative than the Doric.