Classical Vs. Hellenestic

Prince Wulu

6/27/2007

Examination #1

Essay Portion

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From 700 B.C. to approximately 300 B.C., life for the Romans would transform dramatically. This time period is known as the Classical Age because many practices emerged that would form the foundation of western life. The Classical Age became the birth of tragedy and comedy, and the political community of Greek society began social development.

The Classical Age developed many rational minds. Thales, Democritus, Pythagorus, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are a few of the Greek philosophers that had different rational ideas and thoughts about the world that they lived in. These philosophers questioned overlooked issues and had a special search for knowledge. Thales, who lived from 624 Ð'- 548 B.C. was the earliest known philosopher with a passion and love for wisdom. He is known as the father of science because he put his knowledge into practice by measuring pyramids. Others followed Thales in his search for knowledge which influenced the outcome of western civilization.

Life for the citizens living in Classical Greece was based upon their social status. A person's social status could be determined by what family they were born into, how wealthy they were, and what gender they were. For example, in Sparta, all men were considered equal if they finished their education. Although every citizen had a social status, slaves had no status, or power. Although in most areas slave made up the majority of the population, slaves had no political rights either.

In Classical Greece, there was a lot of local activity and nearby trade. There also was a lesser occurrence of crime. The people of the Classical Age had an idea of eternal youth, and people were familiar with others who lived locally.

The Classical period of Greece history had a major influence on western civilization. Many different issues were addressed, and the unknown was explored. The Classical Age developed western civilization and has also had an impact on the that we live in today.