[POL200Y5] - Final Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (22 pages long)
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Ancient greek world were never united into one big group, most of their history the greeks were at war with themselves. Many various greek kings existed, some going at war with one another. Greeks inquired into justice, fate, morality etc. They tried to be the best in this world - tired to make a mark in the world - be significant. Greeks created a brilliant culture - glorified humanity as most important creation. Had a huge impact on western civilization. Plato and aristotle wrote in the classical period. Ancient greeks is associated with the democracy of athens. For most of their history, the greeks were at war with themselves. They had a strong devotion to political independence and freedom and refused to be influenced by religious leaders and other political leaders. Greeks were obsessed with death well as excelling in this world as it is the only world they live in.
