Β8. Ο Ρήγας Βελεστινλής και ο Αδαμάντιος Κοραής

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Who was Ρήγας Βελεστινλής?

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A Greek revolutionary and writer born in 1757 in Velestino, Thessaly.

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What was the main goal of Ρήγας Βελεστινλής?

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The liberation of his homeland from Ottoman rule.

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What significant work did Ρήγας publish?

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He published the 'Χάρτα της Ελλάδος' (Map of Greece) and a revolutionary hymn called 'Θούριος'.

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What happened to Ρήγας in December 1797?

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He was arrested by the Austrians and later handed over to the Turks, who executed him.

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Who was Αδαμάντιος Κοραής?

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A Greek scholar born in 1748 in Smyrna, known for his contributions to education and the Greek language.

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What did Αδαμάντιος Κοραής believe was necessary for the liberation of the Greek nation?

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He believed that education was essential for the enlightenment of the Greek people.

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What was Koraïs's approach to the Greek language?

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He advocated for a simplified modern Greek language, removing foreign words and idiomatic expressions.

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What was one of Koraïs's contributions to the Greek Enlightenment?

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He contributed to the ideological preparation for the Greek Revolution and founded the Greek Committee in Paris.

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What did Koraïs emphasize in his educational philosophy?

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He emphasized the importance of logic and rational thought in education.

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What was the significance of the 'Σάλπισμα Πολεμιστήριον'?

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It was a poem by Koraïs that contributed to the revolutionary spirit during the Greek War of Independence.