1. All of the above.
The philosophy in ancient Greece was based on reason and review. Greek philosophy (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle) had multiple impacts on the development of modern philosophical thought and science in the Western world. There is clearly a continuing relationship of Greek influence on modern secular science.In the society of ancient Greece, literature occupied a very important position. Not unjustifiably, Homer’s epics are regarded as the moment literary tradition begins in cultures of Western countries. Aeschylus’ tragedies gave the foundation in the category of drama introduction of dialogue and interaction between the characters.
2. True
Greece is located in the southernmost tip of the Balkan Peninsula. It is divided into islands and continent. The islands are in the Aegean, Ionian and Mediterranean seas. Continental Greece is divided into North (Epirus and Thessaly), Central (Beotia, Attica, Phocis) and South (Peloponnese).
3. B. Mountain ranges
Between northern and central Greece is the Thermopylae gorge, between Central and South is Corinth. Greece is informally composed of several historical and geographical areas: Thrace
, Macedonia (Aegean Macedonia)
, Epirus
, Thessaly
, Attica
, Peloponnese
, Crete
4. Greeks became skillful craftsman and traders.
The Greeks mainly reared livestock or were farmers.
The climate in Greece was not in favor of agriculture, so that the Greeks invested significant efforts to produce agricultural products . Those who lived in cities had plots outside the city. The Greeks have produced wines since ancient times and produced olives and olive oil. Grain harvest was carried out in October in order to ensure that it got enough moisture during wet months.
5. Mediterranean climate
Greece has a typical Mediterranean climate with high slopes between mid-October and mid-April. If there are rainfall during the summer, they are rare and in the form of short-term showers. Spring and autumn are considered ideal seasons for sightseeing and all other outdoor activities. Summers can be extremely warm. The average maximum daily temperature in July is 33.5 degrees C.
6. Greece has flourished in the Mycenaean period. Craftsmen made useful items of clay and bronze, but also weapons luxury items such as carved jewels, jewelry, precious metal vessels and glass ornaments.
Between 1400 and 1200 BC Mycenaean culture reached its highest zenith, which was constant on the basis of the number of powerful monarchies whose seats were housed in established residences. At that time, the Mycenaean elite invested their wealth in the construction of palaces and fortifications throughout mainland Greece, in places such as Mycenae and many others. The Mycenaean cities maintained links with the East Aegean and Middle Eastern civilizations. Initially, they worked through the Minoan Crete, and after a while, after conquering it at the end of the 15th century BC. they did it on their own.
7. ivory, tin and various raw materials
Contact with the Minoan Crete had a decisive influence on the development of Mycenaean culture, especially in the field of art. The fact that vases belonging to the Mycenaean culture were found in the area from the Levant to Sicily and North Africa testifies to the very lively commercial connections in the then Mediterranean. The Mycenaeans sold pottery, wine and oil, and imported ivory, tin and various raw materials.
8. By using the Trojan horse.
The Trojan Horse is tied to the legend of the Trojan War between the Greeks and the Trojans. After a 10-year unsuccessful siege of Troy, which has left many casualties on both sides, the Greeks decide to use cunning.
They built a large horse made of wood, the interior of which could accommodate a large number of people, according to some legends, as many as three thousand soldiers. Before embarking on their ships, they set fire to the camps around Troy and with the whole fleet, supposedly headed for Greece. The Greeks thought they would confuse and persuade the Trojans, but there was still a fear in them of the risk that the Trojans would fire the horse, along with the Greek soldiers. The wisest of the Trojans suggested that the horse be destroyed, but in vain, it eventually ended up inside the walls of Troy. The Trojans intoxicated with happiness as the siege was over, celebrated all night.
9. Usually there were full size citizens, middle class created out merchants and traders and helots (slaves)
Although for example Athens was regarded as a democracy, still there were slaves who didn't participate in public life. For example in Sparta you also had three classes - spartiates, who were considered citizens, then periokei who were mostly involved in trade and crafts, and helots which were slaves.
