... to completely stop all war. This congregation served as a free peaceful speaking political forum, without any violence. Here the leaders of the city-states would converse and debate on politics trying to display their eminent power (Rostovtzeff, pg. 107). The Olympics influenced many political decisions regarding the start of wars and prohibiting wars from occurring following the event and ... (Boardman.,Griffin.,Murray., pg. 411). The games of the Olympics so greatly influenced the civilization's political history that the Greeks used it to date their history. In understanding the polit...

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... still here after thousands of years. In addition, despite being conquered by Rome, the Romans still recruited Greek teachers, doctors, and scholars to do their work. Greek philosophers such as Aristotle had surviving ideals in Roman government such as the idea of a strong philosopher king who controlled everything. As such Greece was stronger based on its ability to accomplish achievements that ... a poorly educated class of the lower sect and stagnated social standings. Although Greece was conquered by Rome, succeeded Rome over more than a hundred years due to its successful standings ...

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