The gymnasium in Ancient Greece was the place where men went to train for the Olympics.
It is now what we call a gym or a place where people go to work out.
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Honestly, I love the french, german and greek cultures. Each culture is different, with different beliefs, different clothing. But personally, I couldn't really choose just one. Each culture, that I've learned about, intrigues me in some way. For example, the greeks created temples, there they would pray and make sacrifies to their gods. A group of people during the Ancient Greece era called the Spartans relied on their military, eveyone was fit. Including the women, even though back then women were usually considered payment and such.
Explanation:
The main type of Japanese plane used during the attack on pearl harbor was the "Zero" Fighter, due mostly to the fact that it was highly maneuverable and quick to evade gunfire.
Answer: Alpine A) High Mountain Ranges
Tundra B) Alaska and Northern Canada
Grassland C) Central US
Deciduous Forest D) Eastern US
Desert E) Southwestern US
Explanation:
Christopher Columbus wanted to find a new, and quicker route to the Indies, which were a viable source of income. He believed that going across the Atlantic ocean, he would get there much faster. As it was, it took months to get to the Indies, around Africa and through the Indian Ocean.
He didn't succeed, but discovered uncharted lands in the process. He believed he was in India, thus he called the Native Americans "Indians". His success, however, wasn't good for the Natives. Diseased pillaged large groups of people, and the subsequent conquests by European 'adventurers' wiped out much of the Native American population, and created disastrous cultural effects that would last for many generations.
