Phoenician cities
The ancient world of Phoenicia settled in a narrow strip of land on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The area is now Lebanon.
Tag: Social studies
Nubian Rebirth
For many centuries, Egypt controlled Nubia. However, this all changed when the new kingdom was formed. The new rulers of Egypt said they wouldn’t take their resources anymore or control them. This meant that Nubia was independent for the next 400 years.
Two Peas in a Pode
Living along the Nile River, both Egypt and Nubia enjoyed and sometimes suffered through cultural connections that clearly defined the city.
Culture clash
Egypt and Nubia were close neighbors who fought for many centuries. Sometimes the battle was over trade, gold, or political power.
Upriver in Nubia
The first settlers in the Nile Valley came from the region upriver from the Egyptian civilization. The history of Egypt is filled with African societies, especially the Nubians, who provided soldiers, another thing to Egypt.
The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus
Mt. Olympus was the home to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece.
In ancient Greece, Zeus was the king of the gods and ruled along with 11 other significant gods.
Great Scientific Minds
During the Golden Age, the people looked to gods and goddesses for answers to all mysteries. However, a group of people decided to search for their own answers.
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
Socrates Socrates is one of the most critical people in philosophy. He was a seeker of wisdom and is best known for his teachings. His method is to ask his students questions so they might question their own beliefs. This method is called the ‘Socratic
The Athenian Museum
The Greeks were innovators in art and culture. The sculptures looked very natural and life-like and they were painted to look realistic and flawless.
Tyranny in Ancient Greece
People often associate tyrants with dictators. In ancient Greece, a tyrant was a political leader who took power by force. But they didn’t always rule like that, many tyrants were very good leaders.