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How did the athenians play a larger role in politics vs other Greeks?
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What motivated the Athenians to join other Greeks against Persian?
they motivated the athenians hide from the persians because they were bad
How would Athenians describe themselves compared to non-Athenians?
They were citizens of the city-state of Athens. Other Greeks were citizens of their own city-state. Non-Greeks were 'barbarians.'
Who motivated the Athenians to join other Greeks against the Persians?
The Persian king Xerxes, who led an invasion, with Athens one of the primary targets.
Why did Greeks fight one another?
because they all hated each other's guts as the Spartans were jerks and the Athenians were as well.
What advances did the Greeks and Romans make that were passed on to other civilizations?
Architecture, politics, calendar,food,art
Who warned the Greeks about the rise of Macedonia?
Demosthenes of Athens warned the Athenians not the other Greeks. He was protecting Athenian interests and their hegemony over Greece because Macedonia wanted to lead the Greeks. Demosthenes harbored a personal grudge against Philip because of the humiliation he suffered when he lost his power of speech at the Macedonian court (Aischines, On the Embassy 35), Demosthenes called Philip a barbarian but he would call anyone he did not like a barbarian to insult them, including fellow Athenians (Dem. 21.150) much like someone today being labelled as "un-American".
What Persian city did the Greeks burn in 490bc after the battle of marathon?
It was the other way round - the Athenians and Eretrians burnt the Persian provincial capital of Sardis in 498 BCE, which caused the Persians to try to suppress them, frustrated by their loss at Marathon.
How long did Spartans and Athenians battle for?
The Athenians and Spartans fought each other in what is referred to as the Peloponnesian War from 431 to 404 BC .
What language do the Spartans speak?
The ancient Spartans spoke Dorian Greek, a dialect of ancient Greek language. Modern Spartans, like most other modern Greeks, speak modern Greek with the usual regional variations. ..
What are the characteristics of Spartans and Athenians?
Spartans are much stronger and rely on their brute strength. On the other hand, Athenians are a much more logic based civilization.
What did the demosthenes want the greek city-states to do to the macedonians?
Demosthenes was an Athenian lawyer and public speaker who opposed Philip. He warned the Athenians that Philip was a threat to Greek freedom. he urged all the city-states to join together to fight the Macedonians. The Greeks followed his advice and tried to unite, but it was too late. The Athenians joined with Thebes and a few other city-states. They battle Philip's army, but they were defeated.
What did Demosthenes want the Greek city-states to do about the Macedonians?
Demosthenes was an Athenian lawyer and public speaker who opposed Philip. He warned the Athenians that Philip was a threat to Greek freedom. he urged all the city-states to join together to fight the Macedonians. The Greeks followed his advice and tried to unite, but it was too late. The Athenians joined with Thebes and a few other city-states. They battle Philip's army, but they were defeated.
