We had an interesting discussion in 1st period today (cough, cough, all my idea) about what civilizations were gutsiest. I've been legally advised not to use the word ballsy, but here the ranking goes.
Old Mesopotamia had a two star rating, since they were lame.
Egypt got a four and a half, since they were panzies, but built really big pyramids.
Assyrians got a seven, since they were butcher entire cities, skin all the citizens, and then nail their flesh to other cities just to keep them in line.
Persians got a 5.6, since they fought lots of major wars.
Greeks got a 4 since they were highly cultured and relativeley peaceful, but lacked cajones.
Spartans (who are innately gutsier than Greeks) Got a 7 for being the best warriors the world has ever seen and kicking people into really big holes, even though they didn't fight many wars.
Carthage got a 3 for having the guts to start a war with Rome, and Hannibal's innately manly move of marching elephants past mountains, but lost major points for getting beat by Rome in a war they started.
Rome got a resounding ten for beating the tar out of Carthage and using crazy farm animal warfare. Pig Legions, Cow-a-Paults, these guys were so nuts they'd kill you with their food. They also burned Carthage to the ground and made sure no one could live there for 100 years, just beause they were mad.
Stand by for more ratings by HCHS's own, Mr. Kopel.
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