What is classical antiquity?
Q: What is classical antiquity?
A: Classical antiquity is a broad term for a long period of cultural history around the Mediterranean, including the civilizations of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.
Q: When did this period start?
A: This period is conventionally said to start with the works of Homer in the 8th–7th century BC.
Q: When did it end?
A: It ends with the arrival of Christianity and the decline of the Roman Empire in 5th–6th century AD.
Q: What are some examples of literature from this time period?
A: Examples include Aeschylus, Ovid, and other works from Greek and Roman authors.
Q: Who was Homer?
A: Homer was an ancient Greek poet who wrote epics such as The Iliad and The Odyssey during this time period.
Q: How did Christianity arrive during this time period?
A: Christianity arrived during this time through missionary work by Jesus' followers after his death, which eventually spread throughout Europe and beyond.
Q: What caused the decline of the Roman Empire in this era?
A: The decline of the Roman Empire was caused by various factors such as economic instability, military overspending, political corruption, invasions from outside forces, and internal civil wars.
