What were the contributions to Western civilization from the ancient Greeks? The Greek civilization contributed greatly to the development of modern Western culture. Three of the most important contribution that are the foundations of our society are Language‚ Philosophy‚ and Government. The people of ancient Greece developed a sophisticated language with an extraordinarily rich vocabulary. It has existed for nearly 3‚500 years‚ the longest of any language derived from early Indo-European.
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I am not sure whether we do or do not all come from the Greeks; however if the question is referring to the way in which art/visual art‚ philosophy‚ history‚ music‚ economics‚ sports‚ theatrical events‚ science/math‚ democracy‚ and architecture of Greeks have had and still do have significant influence in Western culture‚ then perhaps the answer is yes. The Greeks believed that music could have a deep affect on human behavior. They believed music to be important to people in their public life
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DYING IN GREEK CULTURE Written by: Elizabeth Vlachoulis The Greek Orthodox Religion plays an important role within the Greek culture regarding death and dying (Taylor & Box 1999)‚ and for many Greek-born people‚ it is important that they follow their traditions‚ beliefs and rituals on funerals and memorials. In order that they follow the rituals appropriately‚ the Greek families would often consult their priest about what certain procedures that needs to be followed. The Greek culture also
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Kent Allen Professor Overholt Greek Civilization May 10th‚ 2017 Civilizing Greece A shame culture usually involves a person who tends to put a high level of importance on preservation of honor as well as on being publicly disgraced. Individuals tend to conform to the stipulated actions and norms for fear of being dishonored publicly or shamed. A guilt culture is defined as the internalization of moral codes. The conformity to a moral code normally takes place through a persons’ own will. In
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Aphrodite was known throughout the region and the Temple of Goddess of Love and Beauty at Palaepaphos gathered pilgrims from all over the ancient world. The city-kingdoms of Salamis‚ Amathus‚ Paphos and others which were established at the time of Greek colonisation flourished during this period and produced magnificent pieces of architecture and sculpture which survive till our days. <br><br><i>The Roman Period</i><br>As the Ptolemaic empire declined‚ Cyprus came under Roman domination and was a
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All cultures are built off of some type of belief. This belief influences daily life in the culture. It sets common rules and guide lines in which the people should act. The belief also influences activities and architecture. The beliefs make the culture thrive. This is true for the Ancient Greek culture. Their culture relied on their Gods. This is also known as Greek Mythology. Greek mythology had a huge influence on the Ancient Greek culture. The Ancient Greece civilization started on the island
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definition of culture is the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively. There are diverse cultures all around the world from a The great American Life to the Greek Gods. Greece culture is called Greek‚ there alternative names are Hellenic and Romeic. The Greek culture is very different from the American Culture‚ the Greek culture is rich and diverse‚ reflecting Greece’s location at the point of the west and the east meet‚ the American culture is diverse to
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character‚ a Greek first generation‚ 30 year old single woman still living at home. Her parents and extended family still firmly hold on to the Greek culture in their lives‚ however‚ not Toula she has become acculturated adopting many American attitudes. Toula is more conservative in her planning for her and Ian’s wedding from bridesmaid dresses‚ makeup‚ and earrings. However‚ she gives in a great deal in order to keep her parents and family happy. Regardless of her tolerance of Greek culture she still
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Mythology has been a very important part of Greek culture for many decades. Most myths date back about 2‚700 year to the time where writers such as Hesiod and Homer lived. A myth is described as “an idea or story that is believed by many people but that is not true”. For the people living in Greece back in the 8th century‚ they didn’t so much believe in these stories as myths‚ but more of a religion. Although all of the gods of their religion were very important‚ each in their own individual way
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Both the French and Haitian revolutions had similarities. There was an unfair distribution of power between social classes. limited liberties and representation‚ and a large gap between the rich and the poor serving as the main catalysts. The causes for the French and Haitian revolutions were fairly uniform. An unfair distribution of power between social classes‚ restricted liberties and representation‚ and a large gap between the rich and the poor were the main catalysts for both revolutions
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