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World History Homework Two - Model (view source)
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2. What about the [[Greek]] geography was unique and conducive to the development of democracy? Explain a bit.
2. What about the [[Greek]] geography was unique and conducive to the development of democracy? Explain a bit.
:In Greece, the terrain is mountainous and rocky, which makes forming a large empire difficult—armies have difficult time controlling such large sections of territory. Without one big ruler bossing them all around, it was easier for them to develop and maintain their own form of government. (Duncan)
3. Explain the big advance in language mentioned in the lecture, which might have been even more significant than the invention of the wheel.
3. Explain the big advance in language mentioned in the lecture, which might have been even more significant than the invention of the wheel.
H3. Greek [[mathematics]], philosophy, drama, literature and architecture. Which do you like best, and why?
H3. Greek [[mathematics]], philosophy, drama, literature and architecture. Which do you like best, and why?
:I like the Greek mathematics. The mathematician Archimedes was discovered pi, estimating it within 0.1 of its actual value. He used his mathematical knowledge to defend his home city of Syracuse against Roman invaders, with devices such as catapults, huge crossbows, and perhaps even a huge mirror to set Roman ships on fire with solar energy. (Duncan)
H4. "Democracy is not the best for fighting wars!" What aspect of Greek history might you cite to support that statement? Explain.
H4. "Democracy is not the best for fighting wars!" What aspect of Greek history might you cite to support that statement? Explain.