https://padlet.com/gordonsolomon91/ecg0wzoybzabwy4e en-us 2021-11-19 16:32:42 UTC 2024-12-10 20:56:59 UTC hello@padlet.com gordonsolomon91 https://padlet.com/gordonsolomon91/ecg0wzoybzabwy4e/wish/1902534913 1. In 368 BCE Philip II and Alexander III defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes at the Battle of Chaeronea and afterwards formed the Pan-Hellenic Congress with himself as its head. He had effectively conquered the Greek city-states and brought them under Macedonian control.
2. Greek political power was concentrated in southern city-states such as Athens, Sparta and Thebes, until the Macedonian king Phillip II conquered these areas during the first half of the fourth century B.C.
3. Located just north of Ancient Greece and its city-states, Ancient Macedonia existed from about 808 BC until 146 BC when Macedonia was officially conquered and absorbed by Romans. For a long time, Greece considered Macedonia a backwater, but the kingdom of Macedonia was eventually able to rise up and conquer Greece, and then much of the known world!]]> 2021-11-19 16:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/gordonsolomon91/ecg0wzoybzabwy4e/wish/1902534913 seanlally0912 https://padlet.com/gordonsolomon91/ecg0wzoybzabwy4e/wish/1902551102 Sparta was a warrior society in Ancient Greece. Sparta was also one of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece. Sparta was know to have the strongest army at the time. They used spears and shields. Spartan men were required to stay in shape and be ready to fight until the age of 60. ]]> 2021-11-19 17:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/gordonsolomon91/ecg0wzoybzabwy4e/wish/1902551102 gordonsolomon91 https://padlet.com/gordonsolomon91/ecg0wzoybzabwy4e/wish/1902577901 1. According to Greek Mythology, the Aegean Sea owes its name to the King of Athens, Aegeus.
2. Aegean sea is home to more than a hundred islands. Sometimes marble and iron are mined on some of these islands. Most of these islands contain volcanoes, as well as valleys. The largest of them all is the known as Crete.
3. There are several explanations about the source of the name “Aegean Sea.” However, the Greek word “Aegean” simply means the “wavy coast.”Traditionally, the sea was known as Archipelago which in English meant the chief sea.]]> 2021-11-19 17:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/gordonsolomon91/ecg0wzoybzabwy4e/wish/1902577901 gordonsolomon91 https://padlet.com/gordonsolomon91/ecg0wzoybzabwy4e/wish/1902590741 1. Mythology says that Crete was the birthplace of the Greek god twins, Apollo and Artemis, who were born in the nearby islets of Paximadia.  Although other myths state that they were born on Delos, a floating island to escape from Hera.
2. Crete is the largest island in Greece, and its beaches stretch for over 160 miles. It's also the 5th biggest island in the Mediterranean, only behind Corsica, Sicily, Cyprus, and Sardinia.
3. According to Greek Mythology, Crete island became the land of King Minos. The legend is that the king refused to sacrifice a bull to the gods and Poseidon punished him by making his wife fall in love with a bull.]]> 2021-11-19 17:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gordonsolomon91/ecg0wzoybzabwy4e/wish/1902590741 seanlally0912 https://padlet.com/gordonsolomon91/ecg0wzoybzabwy4e/wish/1902605561 Parga is the most popular place in western Greece to visit during the summer. It is a very colorful city with its beautiful greenery and blue sea. Its calm island feel makes it a great place to visit.]]> 2021-11-19 17:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/gordonsolomon91/ecg0wzoybzabwy4e/wish/1902605561 seanlally0912 https://padlet.com/gordonsolomon91/ecg0wzoybzabwy4e/wish/1902742840 Metsovo is located up in the mountains with an altitude 1,200 meters. Metsovo is home to some of the greatest stonemasons in the country. They use Metsovos rich resources to build fountains, mansions and cobbled roads and squares.]]> 2021-11-19 18:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gordonsolomon91/ecg0wzoybzabwy4e/wish/1902742840