... because of the major accomplishments of Greek or Hellenic people who lived approximately between 1150 B.C.E and 420 B.C.E. They introduced us to politics, democracy, philosophy, metaphysics, literature, architecture, history, entertainment and tragedy. All these terms opened the door to think farther which resulted to enrich human existence with ... began to move toward democracy. All citizens were granted the right to vote on government policies hold political office and serve on a jury. Many poor citizens could not afford the time to participate in democratic government. Women and sla...

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... Greek city-states, taught Alexander great military and leadership skills. Alexander was given a "classical" (3) education based on the Greek principle of "a sound mind in a sound body." He was tutored by Aristotle; "Aristotle taught Alexander an appreciation for Greek culture" (13, 105), literature, philosophy, and politics; he also received training in sports, physical fitness, and warfare. Even after he left school, he and ... men. Scholars also debate about his sexual preferences, because there is not much in history that tells about any lovers, only his wife. Many future leaders use...

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... located on the Peloponnesus was a militaristic society, which prided itself above all and foremost in its army, while Athens, which lay northeast of the Peloponnesus, was a center of art, philosophy, architecture, and theater. The importance of the military was clearly evident in the Spartan society, which believed that strong men could protect the city just as well if not better ... Persian Wars, and the Peloponnesian War. Perhaps, the greatest achievement of Athens however, was the development of philosophy. The Athenians believed that the human mind was capable of understanding everyt...

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... located on the Peloponnesus was a militaristic society, which prided itself above all and foremost in its army, while Athens, which lay northeast of the Peloponnesus, was a center of art, philosophy, architecture, and theater. The importance of the military was clearly evident in the Spartan society, which believed that strong men could protect the city just as well if not better ... Persian Wars, and the Peloponnesian War. Perhaps, the greatest achievement of Athens however, was the development of philosophy. The Athenians believed that the human mind was capable of understanding everyt...

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... impact on western civilization. They have made major contributions to the world. They have done this through politics/democracy, the arts, literature, philosophy, science/math and war/military. To this day we see many of their practices still in us. Many countries govern through a democracy, ... at themselves. Athens was defeated in the Peloponnesian War in 404 BC, and there was less freedom of speech. With its elements of political and social satire, government leaders no longer permitted Old Comedy. Prose had surpassed poetry and verse drama by the end of the 400's ... The Sophist mov...

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... myths along with historic facts. As ancient drama was an institution of Democracy, the great tragic poets Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides as well as the comedian Aristophanes elevated public debate and political criticism to a level of aesthetic achievement. Euripides and the ethologist Menandros, in the thriving years of Alexandria and later on during the Roman domination, reached a beau ideal level and ... in varying forms repeat the themes of Antigone. Oedipus Tyrannus, which is justly famed for its flawless construction, its dramatic power, and its effective dramatic irony, was con...

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