When did Ancient Greece exist from start to finish?
Ancient Greece spanned from the 12th century BC to the 6th century AD. This era began with the Greek Dark Ages and ended with the closure of the Academy of Athens by Justinian I on the 529 AD.
Questions about Ancient Greece
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who founded the city-states known as poleis in Ancient Greece?
Several hundred relatively independent city-states emerged around the 8th century BC after the Bronze Age collapse. No single powerful state existed following the Mycenaean collapse, allowing urban poleis to develop across regions divided by mountains and rivers.
What was the population growth rate between 800 BC and 400 BC in Ancient Greece?
Estimates suggest the population increased ten-fold from 800,000 to 10 million between 800 BC and 400 BC. Greeks settled colonies in all directions from around 750 BC to 500 BC including the Aegean coast of Asia Minor and southern Italy.
How many slaves made up the population in Classical Athens during the 5th century BC?
Between 40% and 80% of Classical Athens were slaves during the 5th century BC. Slaves made up one-third of the total population in some city-states by the 5th century BC while owners were not allowed to beat or kill their slaves.
Which Greek philosopher suggested a heliocentric system in the 3rd century BC?
Aristarchus of Samos suggested a heliocentric system in the 3rd century BC. Other influential figures included Pythagoras, Euclid, Archimedes, and Eratosthenes who estimated the circumference of the Earth with great accuracy using shadow angles.