WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT GREECE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is NOT a contribution of Athens?
A
art
B
science
C
religion
D
democracy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ancient Greek theology was polytheistic, based on the assumption that there were many gods and goddesses, as well as a range of lesser supernatural beings of various types.

Detailed explanation-2: -With formal rituals which included animal sacrifices and libations, myths to explain the origins of mankind and give the gods a human face, temples which dominated the urban landscape, city festivals and national sporting and artistic competitions, religion was never far from the mind of an ancient Greek.

Detailed explanation-3: -Western Philosophy. Socrates. Olympics. The Olympic games first began on the island of “Pelops” in the western Peloponnese in 776 BCE. Marathon. Alarm Clock. Umbrellas. Cartography (Maps) Western Theater (Drama)

Detailed explanation-4: -It’s Europe’s oldest capital city. The ancient Olympic games were never actually held there. It was the birthplace of democracy. The marathon was named after a long run to Athens in 490 B.C. It was the first European Capital of Culture. More items •10-May-2019

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