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    ​As a result of the Greeks spreading throughout many regions following Alexander the Great’s conquests, the Hellenistic period saw old ways of thinking replaced with new ideas that reflected changes in society and the blending of diverse cultures that had now been exposed to one another. As Greek language and lifestyle swept through Egypt and West Asia, and major cultural hubs like Alexandria came to prominence, the Greek way of life had a profound effect on these distant lands, just as their own

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    Latin Literature in History Greek literature was one of the numerous Greek accomplishments from which Romans drew immense influence. The Romans picked up first on the Greek embrace of rhetoric, which became an educational standard, given that a man's rhetoric, his ability to "push the buttons" of the subject audience by way of speeches, supplemented the man's rise to political power. But as rhetoric began to diminish from Roman daily life following Rome's imperialization, identical

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    known as the Classical Age, which had brought many ideas, values and virtues to the rest of the world. After the Persian War, Athens began a time where art, literature, philosophy, theatre, and music influenced the world in such a manner, that we are still uncovering facts of ancient Athens today. The classical period was a time where the Greeks had great pride in what they accomplished. After years of war, Athens was victorious and able to enhance their great empire. The Athenians used Greek philosophy

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    The Classical Ideal as Seen in Sculpture The sculpture of the Greek classical period has been regarded as the highest form of realism in art in all of history and subsequently have great influence on western culture and ideals. Ancient Greece and Rome are often regarded as the classical period as nearly all modern ideals in art, politics, philosophy, and innovation derive from those of the classical age. The Greek Classical age occurred from the time between the end of the Persian War and the

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    Era was a time of drastic evolution and change amongst the Classical Greek Era. Alexander the Great made many conquests throughout Persia, Egypt, and the Mediterranean, which created a fusion of multi-ethnic cultures, resulting in the Hellenistic Era. This era turned the corner on the Classical Era's concept of religion, art, and science. The influences of Egyptian, Persian, and Mediterranean cultures in the Hellenistic era exposed the Greeks to unfamiliar ideas, resulting in a rise private worship

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    Troy O’Donnell Professor Roberts April 27, 2015 World Literature I Historically Significant Influences of Aristotle During the Classical Period, 500-232 BCE, Greece was at the peak of its political and cultural achievement. This was also a time of war, most noteworthy being the vast empire created by Alexander the Great. In a period containing such an immense amount of historical significance there is no doubting that it had influenced the people born. Notorious philosopher Aristotle is no exception

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    The Greek periods were divided into the Geometric 900-700 BC, Archaic 600-480 BC, and Classical 480-400 BC periods. Greek sculptures were sometimes made in honor of their myths, gods, goddesses or heroes. The Greeks had many art styles in ancient times. Each period of ancient Greece had a distinct style to their sculptures. The Geometric, Archaic, and Classical periods all varied in their styles of artwork. Greek sculptors from all three periods had a fair amount of influence for their artworks.

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    To what extent did ancient Greek concepts and ideas serve as a baseline for the growth and influence of knowledge in the Roman Empire Trevor Massey Drallos 1st Hour 27 December 2015 Identification and evaluation of sources To what extent did ancient Greek concepts and ideas serve as a baseline for the growth and influence of knowledge in the Roman Empire? Ando, Clifford. "Was Rome a Polis?" Classical Antiquity, 1999, 5-34. Accessed January 8, 2016. doi:10.2307/25011091. This journal

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    I think that classical art of Greece and Rome continued to affect art through the 1700’s in a number of ways. One way, for example, is the continued and enhanced practice of the belief of humanism. Humanism was an ancient practice in Greece and Rome, which believed that human accomplishments should be respected while also emphasizing “the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively” (“Humanism”, n.d.). The ancient Greeks, for example, always sculpted the gods that they revered

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    Morality is a subjective term that has been discussed frequently in political philosophy throughout history. Due to the fact that morality is a concept that is open to interpretation, a philosopher’s teachings on the subject can sometimes be misunderstood. This is the case for Niccolo Machiavelli, an Italian philosopher who is known for his work, The Prince. Machiavelli’s text is essentially a guide for rulers (also known as Princes) on how to ensure stability and maintain power. In The Prince, Machiavelli

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