As we had read in the assignment titled ‘Boundless World History’, “Democracy in Athens was overthrown in 411 BCE because of its poor handling of the Peloponnesian War.” Athens and Sparta had engaged in the Peloponnesian War that was between 404 and 431 BCE. In ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta were two of the most important city-states. According to most historians, the Peloponnesian War battle, which was supposed to have almost consumed the entire Greek world, was the most important battle of its time. Since Sparta won and Athens ultimately lost the Peloponnesian War, it can be stated that Athens was unable to accomplish the Peloponnesian War successfully.
Remarkable Rome Ancient Rome had many cultural achievements. Many achievements are very important and influential in American culture today. Some achievements are Roman Roads and Roman Architecture. Our road today are based off of Roman roads. Also our architecture is very similar to Roman architecture.
The trade of livestock was mainly used as a way of obtaining food just like the trade of plants and crops. Many animals were introduced into the New World. Many of the animals we find around now these days are probably the offspring of the livestock that were brought here. Cattle, horses, pigs, geese, chickens, goats, donkeys were all live stock that were traded and raised. Some of these livestock were already domesticated such like cattle and horses, on the other hand others not so much like goats, pigs, and chickens.
In response to the declining trade and vanishing cities, money became scarce. From 800 to 1200 CE however, the climate increased to better fit the requirements of farming. Farm production increased as a result of the climate change, the new three-field system, and the transfer from oxen to horsepower. Europe, which had earlier been described as a “region of poverty-stricken farming communities” (Doc. A) was filled with nutrient people.
The exchange of livestock also played a crucial role in the economy of Western Europe. The introduction of livestock such as horses, cattle, and pigs from the New World provided a new source of meat and dairy products for European consumers. Additionally, the introduction of horses had a profound impact on transportation, agriculture, and warfare. Horses became an essential part of European society, and they were used extensively for transportation and plowing fields. The Columbian Exchange also introduced new natural resources to Western Europe, particularly in the form of precious metals.
Cattle had many purposes. They were a food source, were able to do some work on farms, and their hides were sold to Europeans. In addition, the introduction of horses worked to the European and natives’ favor. Horses made work easier and faster, which was beneficial to Europeans who owned plantations. The trade and introduction of livestock created the rise of populations and a growing
To begin; the type of food grown on a continent affects how a civilization develops because of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs- the more nutritious food that’s easy to access, the more time available to focus on other areas to improve
Rome and Macedon waged four wars that consisted of political, territorial, and strategic aspects, that shaped the landscape of the Mediterranean world. There were many causes, significant events, and consequences that defined these Rome-Macedonian conflicts. The causes of their conflict could be seen through their efforts to expand, interventions in existing wars, and their allies. Rome's growing influence and territorial expansions in the Mediterranean did not go unnoticed amongst other regions such as Macedonia which would inevitably bring further conflict. When the leaders of Macedonia, Philip and Perseus attempted to gain control over the Balkans and Greece, this conflicted with the Roman’s plan to expand into similar regions which resulted in war over the land (Britannica, n.d.).
Initially, the Greek political structure consisted of a town center that catered to political, social, religious, and economic needs. The central palace of Knossos, around 1700 BCE was the first example of this kind in Greece and is known as the palace-complex political structure. The palace in Knossos was the primary source of religious and political power on the island. Storing supplies was another role of the central palace, food was distributed to the villages. Farmers collected tools and seeds, they helped create a reserve of food they could have access to in times of famine or disasters.
From the Athenian acropolis to the temples of Thebes, Panhellenism has been prevalent throughout Greece, from the age of heroes to the Ottoman conquest of Greece. Developed naturally, the enduring virtues and ideas acted as a vessel for the ideal western civilization that modern powers accordingly look up to as a template for enlightenment. The basis of Panhellenic development grew from Greek cities’ independence its values derived from it, which can be seen in Homer’s Iliad.
How did geography effect in Greek history? Or in other words what effects did geography have on Ancient Greece positive and negative? Well you could start by saying how the mountains served as natural barriers and divided ancient Greece. The mountains in Ancient Greece had a lot to do with some negative and also positive effects on Greece.
Following the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.E., all of his conquered territories were divided between Alexander 's generals, known as the Diodochi. And one of Alexander 's many generals, Seleucus, was a close associate of his, giving him a solid chance to obtain one of his conquered territories. After the First War of the Diodochi, Seleucus received Babylonia. Once Seleucus had received Babylonia, he soon started to expand his rule into Alexander 's eastern territories. All of these territories would soon come to form the Seleucid Empire, which lasted from 312-64 B.C.E. The Seleucid Empire was made up of modern Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, with parts of Turkey, Armenia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and
In this essay I will endeavor to examine Carthage and compare and contrast how its power rivaled Rome, I will look at the many similarities and differences in their way of life, and also how they came into conflict with each other. Carthage came into being in the ninth century B.C and traces its roots to the Phoenicians, who were a hardy race of sea farers based around the area of what is now known as Lebanon. They established many trading routes and partnerships throughout the Mediterranean Sea and even along the Atlantic coast. Carthage rapidly grew from a small port to a thriving trade hub and the epicenter of Phoenician commerce, this growth was accelerated by the arrival of many wealthy citizens of Tyre, the Phoenician capital, when
Cultural Hegemony: Ancient Greek An Italian Marxist philosopher by the name of Antonio Gramsci, came up with this concept and was known for emphasizing and elaborating the roles of culture and education within Marx's theories of economy, politics, and class. For the ancient Greeks the term “cultural hegemony” is used to describe an alliance in which a state achieves dominant military and political leadership. Cultural hegemony is the philosophic and sociological concept, devised by the Marxist philosopher Antonio Gramsci, created a theory that where one social group has dominance over another social group (the elite over the lowborn). Cultural hegemony is achieved through ideological and cultural means, with the ability of a group of people to hold power over social institutions.
The Greeks and Romans seem to be extremely influential on our modern civilization. Many Greek and Roman traditions and cultures play major roles in our civilization. These traditions and cultures are displayed throughout our government, education, art, architect, cultural activities, and many other things. I assert the most influential ideas the Greeks and Romans had are displayed in our government, art, and architecture. Their ideas have inspired over 25 centuries, growing and changing over time, and still remain in our modern civilization.
