iii. Home Flashcards Early Civilizations- WH. According to this map, the Tang Dynasty was mostly located in. true believers above all others. The Roman philosophy of stoicism promoted after he invaded Rome. How are these elements of Judaism still visible in modern Christianity? Which statement best describes the roads of the Roman Empire? The Eastern Roman Empire dissolved into small kingdoms. to serve as the basis for a new religion, to allow citizens to see and understand the law. Taxes went up, and the gap between the rich and poor increased. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. This was a major opportunity, and Eratosthenes was excited to accept the position. Athens lost its ruler and its power. Some people feared Caesar wanted to become king and destroy the republic. Eratosthenes erected a pole in Alexandria, and on the summer solstice he observed that it cast a shadow, proving that the Sun was not directly overhead but slightly south. In Judea, was there any freedom of religion under Roman rule? Those are equatorial measurements. Do all people with high achievement motivation want to prove they are better than everyone else? His mathematical work is known principally from the writings of the Greek geometer Pappus of Alexandria, and his geographical work from the first two books of the Geography of the Greek geographer Strabo. According to National Geographic it is 24,902 miles and according to your article it was significantly less than both of those estimates. They resented not having a say in the government. emperors lost control of the population. In his old age, Eratosthenes became blind and he died of self-induced starvation in either 192 or 196 BCE in Alexandria, Egypt. Eratosthenes is most famous for making the first accurate measurement of the circumference of the Earth. There are three branches of government. Pontius Pilate a novel with a lot of action and suspense, a play about human emotions with a sad hero. The total area of Alexander III's empire stretched from. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, what filled the void left by the disintegration of the political structure? the birth of Alexander the Great. The Delian League was formed. It helped Christianity emerge as a separate faith. Eratosthenes could measure the angle of the Suns rays off the vertical by dividing the length of the leg opposite the angle (the length of the shadow) by the leg adjacent to the angle (the height of the pole). Roman education focused on the humanities. anger. she was a goddess of wisdom. Which statement best describes the empire created by Alexander the Great? What was their main role? Carthage. Pontius Pilate The west covered a large territory and was at more risk of foreign invasion. Eratosthenes is the ancient Greek mathematician and geographer attributed with devising the first system of Latitude and Longitude. Direct link to Emily Stork's post According to space.com,(w, Posted 4 years ago. (c) For the explanation you chose, explain why you agree or disagree that it is an important factor in union decline. How did Greek scholars know the Earth was a sphere? ii. Athens gave women no rights, while Sparta allowed them in the military. His figures would have convinced me that the earth was round mainly due to the fact that the curvature of the earth could be proven at the time, so why would others still believe anything but proven facts? splashes of wall paint. His friends at the library nicknamed him Pentathlos, or athlete who competes in five different events. As inflation increased and the Roman Empire experienced greater political instability, what occurred? The teachings of Jesus could be best described as a focus on acceptance and love for What occurred in Rome after emperors minted more coins to raise money? He computed the circumference of planet Earth. Persian Empire. a fundamentalist branch within a larger religious group insula. It had elements of democracy, oligarchy, and monarchy. The number of paid officials increased, which was beneficial to the lower class citizens who served in office. The Greeks were the first to write dramatic plays. His writings included a poem inspired by astronomy, as well as works on the theatre and on ethics. Athens and Sparta declined. Which statement correctly describes the Socratic method? at$17.80$4,000variablecost$6,615fixedcost. modern-day Hungary Jesuss disciples and followers spread the message of Christianity, by traveling to speak to people across the Roman Empire. All rights reserved. Ptolemy reported the calculations of Posidonius instead of those of Eratosthenes, and it was Ptolemys writings that found their way to Christopher Columbus. could hold an office if they were chosen by lot. Most power rested with the council. football games. They gave the Pythagorean Theory, Hippocratic Oath, limited democracy and more. Standard costs and actual costs for direct materials, direct labor, and factory overhead incurred for the manufacture of 5,2005,2005,200 tires were as follows: StandardCostsActualCostsDirectmaterials71,000lbs. Athens lost its ruler and its power. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Alexander conquered most of the Mediterranean region, including parts of Africa, and advanced into Southern Asia. Herod. trivial. Eratosthenes. On which river was Rome located? Euclid was an ancient Greek scholar who The Planets Orbit the Sun A few centuries later, there had been a lot of progress. Both men and women served in the military. Constantine reunited the empire and served as sole ruler, while Diocletian divided the empire and shared emperor duties. To protect its frontiers, the Roman Empire depended on mercenaries. at } \$ 17.50 & 1,330 \mathrm{hrs} \text {. How does Christianity differ from ancient Roman religion? The Greek navy defeated King Darius I at sea, ending the threat. Eratosthenes only surviving work is Catasterisms, a book about the constellations, which gives a description and story for each constellation, as well as a count of the number of stars contained in it, but the attribution of this work has been doubted by some scholars. Pericles the soldiers themselves. he empire split, and the west fell into decline. she was the protector of the city of Athens. His method involved taking a table of whole numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.) novels. Only about half the population were citizens. patricians. Eratosthenes was born in Cyrene (now Shahhat), North Africa around 276 B.C., during the Hellenistic period when Greek culture dominated much of what is now Egypt and Libya. (2023, Jan 18). withdraw from the surrounding territories. He developed military tactics that still apply today. After he gained control of the Roman Empire, Constantine moved the capital to. Governors are chosen by members of assemblies. One of the geographical advantages of early Rome Egyptian practices The Hellenistic Age was characterized by advancements in science and culture in the final era of ancient Greece. He lived to be about 80 to 84 years old. A plague broke out in Athens. roads. \text { Rates per direct labor hr., } \\ Ancient Greeks made many influential contributions to western civilization such as in the areas . executing enemies who spoke against the empire. Ancient Athens had a direct democracy, while the United States has a representative democracy. Roman officials, to win their approval. The Athenians defeated the Persians and halted an invasion by King Darius I. His conversion meant that Christians would no longer be persecuted. What contribution did Alexander the Great make to the Hellenistic civilization? He developed military tactics that still apply today. to stop the persecution of Christians During the Middle Ages, most scholars accepted Eratosthenes' circumference, though Christopher Columbus used Posidonius' measurement to convince his supporters that he could quickly reach Asia by sailing west from Europe. He was also the first know person to calculate the circumference of the earth. They built a system of aqueducts. He is credited with devising an algorithm for finding prime numbers called the sieve of Eratosthenes, in which one arranges the natural numbers in numerical order and strikes out one, every second number following two, every third number following three, and so on, which just leaves the prime numbers. The Peloponnesian War ended. tribunes. Free non-citizens outnumbered enslaved persons and citizens combined. The people needed more coins to buy the same amount of food as before. Jesus's disciples and followers spread the message of Christianity Christianity has buildings for worship. Dark Ages. Germany. Who forced the emperor from power? 436 BCE More than 2,000 years ago Eratosthenes compared the position of the Suns rays in two locations to calculatethe spherical size of the Earth with reasonable accuracy. cut off his troops and drove him out of Africa. The new coins lost value because of inflation. With a population of about a million, ancient Rome was a large city. Direct link to Jon Donym's post How come that the greeks , Posted 8 years ago. He wrote a geometry textbook that was used for nearly 2,000 years. stock of weapons began to run out. He made several significant contributions to science, including the discovery that a year is slightly longer than 365 days, requiring an extra dayor leap daybe added to the calendar every four years to keep it consistent. The New Testament references some Jewish teachings, The Twelve Tables of the Roman Republic were a written, Jesus of Nazareth eventually became known as Jesus Christ. The official religion of the Roman Empire was a form of paganism in which worshippers prayed to Roman gods and the emperor. to allow citizens to see and understand the law While serving as the head librarian and scholar at the Library of Alexandria, Eratosthenes wrote a comprehensive treatise about the world, which he called "Geography." This map shows Alexander III's empire two houses in the legislative branch. Accessed June 13, 2011. What happened to the Roman Empire after Constantines death? When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. ii. Athens had a large and capable navy. What contribution did Alexander the Great make to the Hellenistic civilization? Persia. The Greeks wrote the first pieces of literature. Who forced the emperor from power? consuls. He computed the circumference of planet Earth. That man was Eratosthenes. ii. so somewhere about one-fiftieth of the circumference should be 7.12 (or 7.2, to divide 360 equally by . Direct link to Lnee Vrmee #TYllwLf's post I probably would just bel, Posted 3 years ago. Which list of events of the Athenian Empire is in the correct chronological order? What was the reason for Julius Caesar's assassination? Which belief in particular made others suspicious of Christians? government. & {\text { Standard Costs }} & {\text { Actual Costs }} \\ Tigris Which aspect of government does the United States have in common with the Roman Republic? This is the earliest known heliocentric theory of the solar system. fall of Sparta. Eratosthenes was educated in philosophy and mathematics in Athens. by writing the Old Testament. What was one contribution made by Eratosthenes in ancient Greece? dividing the empire into eastern and western regions. Roman women had many more rights than other women of the time. Which was an achievement of the Roman Empire? \text { Factory overhead } & \begin{array}{l} He helped spread Greek culture as his empire grew. What was one consequence of Roman expansion beginning in 300 BCE? The Socratic method used questions to find the truth. a tax paid to the empire. Direct link to Davin V Jones's post Those are equatorial meas, Posted 8 years ago. They wanted to establish a representative democracy. military campaigns that helped create one of the largest empires in history. The Greeks created the first musical instruments. \hline \text { Direct materials } & 71,000 \mathrm{lbs} \text {. Compared to cities today, Rome was more like a town or village in size. Classical Greek sculpture was characterized by the portrayal of Population Statistics for the Citizens of Ancient Rome at$5.001,330hrs. What was one contribution made by Eratosthenes in ancient Greece? mild. In fact, Saint Bede was born in the seventh century and his treatise. Eratosthenes' most famous contribution to science was his calculation of the circumference of the Earth, which he completed while working on the second volume of his "Geography.". The Delian League was formed. By following Jesus's teachings, Christians believe they can attain salvation The New Testament references some Jewish teachings, The Twelve Tables of the Roman Republic were a written, Jesus of Nazareth eventually became known as Jesus Christ. The Delian League was formed. Which list states events in the rise of Macedonia in the correct chronological order? Which feature of Timbuktu helped make it a center of intellectual advances and culture? The Socratic method used questions to find the truth, After Alexander the Great invaded Egypt, the Egyptians. Biography of Eratosthenes, Greek Mathematician and Geographer. & \quad \text { Fixed cost, } \$ 4.90 & \$ 6,615 \text { fixed cost } The Spartans evacuated, and the Persians burned their city. How come that the greeks already figured out that the earth was a sphere, while during the reneissance most people still believed the earth was a disk ? a list of laws called the Twelve Tables. He computed the circumference of planet Earth. Christianity offers salvation in the afterlife. According to the Bible, what made the circumstances of Jesus's death unique? Rome. could hold an office if they were chosen by lot. ", What Was One Contribution Made By Eratosthenes in Ancient Greece?. The number of paid officials increased, which was beneficial to the lower class citizens who served in office. fall of the Roman Empire. The Hellenistic Age was characterized by He calculated the value of the infinite number known as pi. Which belief in particular made others suspicious of Christians? Other religions and beliefs were never able to emerge across Europe. Eratosthenes, in full Eratosthenes of Cyrene, (born c. 276 bce, Cyrene, Libyadied c. 194 bce, Alexandria, Egypt), Greek scientific writer, astronomer, and poet, who made the first measurement of the size of Earth for which any details are known. A plague broke out in Athens. The Peloponnesian War began. Modern architects have adopted Roman techniques. unclear. at$17.80FactoryoverheadRatesperdirectlaborhr.,basedon100%ofnormalcapacityof1,350directlaborhrs. Christianity embraced a new leader to undermine his authority. The Peloponnesian War began. wrote a geometry textbook that was used for nearly 2,000 years. their belief that Jesus was the son of God 100 BCE. how do you make a catalog for starts and how would u know if that is the same star as before? at$5.1070,600lbs. It helped Christianity emerge as a separate faith. Persia was a tiny country compared to the size of its empire. Alexandria was a powerful military society that started the Peloponnesian War. They resented not having a say in the government. dividing the empire into eastern and western regions. How Did Democracy Develop in Ancient Greece? education. Macedonia to the Persian Gulf. At noon one day each year the summer solstice (between June 20 and June 22) the Suns rays shone straight down into the deep pit. at the Battle of Marathon. He invented the armillary sphere, around 255 BC. iii. Direct link to danielesanchez1972's post Eratosthenes What long-term political factors led to the collapse of the Roman Empire? The Hellenistic civilization included a blend of Greek culture with What was one cultural contribution made by the ancient Greeks? Egyptian, Indian, and Persian influences. those who became Christian. calls to divide the empire took part in government only if they were wealthy. Advertisement Advertisement We use cookies to give you the best experience possible. He computed the circumference of planet Earth. He computed the circumference of planet Earth. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). What brought an end to Islam's Golden Age? at } \$ 5.10 & 70,600 \mathrm{lbs} \text {. [2] He sacrificed his life to spread Christianity. "Biography of Eratosthenes, Greek Mathematician and Geographer." Direct link to adam huerena's post how do you make a catalog, Posted 6 years ago. The Spartans worked to stop a second Persian invasion of Greece. Why did city-states in the Delian League revolt against Athens? Trade opportunities went up, and the middle class shrunk significantly. give citizens direct input into the government. People began to take more interest in government affairs. aqueduct. Eratosthenes Project. Eratosthenes was a friend of Archimedes and made several important contributions to mathematics and science. a huge empire led by Rome that stretched from Europe into Africa and Asia. The Pax Romana ended in 180 CE after over one hundred fifty years in existence. Teachers Guide: The Eratosthenes Project. They are one of the largest contributors to present-day civilization. their refusal to worship Roman gods starting a civil service The Persians defeated the Athenians and took over all of ancient Greece. were elected to office as representative officials. Several sources of error crept into Eratostheness calculations and our interpretation of them. He made a calendar with leap years and laid the foundation of chronology in the Western world by organizing the dates of literary and political events from the siege of Troy (about 11941184 BCE) to his own time. Read this law from the Twelve Tables. The most extensive fields of Earth science, geology, has an ancient history. Eratosthenes, a scientist of ancient Greece, made the first accurate measurement of the Earth's diameter. He developed military tactics that still apply today. According to space.com,(which is the source Google uses) the earth's circumference is 24,901 miles. Constantine The people needed fewer coins to buy the same amount of food as before. When assessing a client with partial-thickness burns over 60% of the body, which finding should the nurse report immediately? He was one of those ancient Greeks who changed the world. The number of paid officials increased, which was beneficial to the lower class citizens who served in office. was the ocean that completely surrounded it. calculated the value of the infinite number known as pi. conquering the world A plague broke out in Athens. Athens lost its ruler and its power. Maps of Ancient Russia, Slavic tribes and their neighbors<br><br>The beginnings of cartography appeared before the appearance of writing in primitive society. pity. The Persian Empire was the largest in the world. the death of Alexander the Great. became a powerful empire. How are Tyrants Today Different From Those in Ancient Greece? It stopped the persecution of Christians at the hands of Romans. What is one way government changed in Athens during the Golden Age? Though Eratosthenes' original "Geography" did not survive, modern scholars know what it contained thanks to reports by Greek and Roman historians. The Peloponnesian War began. What was one cultural contribution made by the ancient Greeks? What was one consequence of Roman expansion beginning in 300 BCE, The Roman Republic began to expand when Rome fought the Punic Wars and defeated, With Caesar Augustuss rise to power, Rome, Rome was strongly influenced by the culture of the, A peninsula is a piece of land that is surrounded by. In addition to calculating Earths circumference, Eratosthenes created the Sieve of Eratosthenes (a procedure for finding prime numbers), tried to fix the dates of literary and political events since the siege of Troy, and is thought to have created the armillary sphere (an early astronomical device for representing the great circles of the heavens). When the chief librarian of the famous Library of Alexandria died in 236 BCE, Eratosthenes was appointed to the prominent position around the age of 40. The Delian League was formed. He also knew the approximate distance between Alexandria and Syene, so he could set up this equation: Eratosthenes estimated the distance from Alexandria to Syene as 5,000 stadia, or about 500 miles (800 kilometers). The leader of the Athenian Empire worked to the start of the Peloponnesian War. lost its battles with its enemies. Eratosthenes was born around 276 BCE in a Greek colony in Cyrene, a territory located in present-day Libya. The Founding Fathers of the United States were influenced by Cicero's ideas about Jesus selected twelve men to be his disciples. How Many Gods are There in Ancient Greece? What were Eratosthenes major achievements? Alexandria was the capital of the Persian Empire and the home of its ruler. But not all stadiums were built the same length. 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