Western Civilization-Antigone Paper In the book Antigone by Sophocles the author portrays an image of how society was back in classical Greece. This book gives us a idea of what a woman’s order was in society‚ family life‚ death rituals‚ politics and religion. In Athens the king ruled over the land and its people. If any of his people questioned his leadership‚ they would be sentenced to death especially a woman such as Antigone. The book seems to show that men rule and women are ruled
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Western Civ. 101 The immediate and long-term legacy of Greek and Roman civilizations Until the start of the Renaissance‚ in the mid 1300’s‚ many of the brilliant ideas and advancements created and used by Greek and Roman civilizations remained dormant. Both‚ Greek and Roman‚ cultures were astounding at finding a better way or solution to handling problems and bettering their community. Most important aspects of a small city were thought out and discussed‚ rather than being decided by one
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ROME 1. Macedonian professional army-advantages included a wide range of specialists‚ strict discipline and elimination of large numbers of noncombatant servants 2. Battle of Chaeronea- ended Greek city state freedom once and for all. 3. Philip of Macedon-by his death he had installed his despotic rule throughout Greece 4. Alexander-was motivated by the desire for personal power and glory 5. Despotism-absolute power- of authority of rulers who represented themselves as at least semi-divine
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The Influences of Rational Thought on Western Civilization The Greek’s notion of rational thought is a very strong reason why Western Civilization has become so influential in the world today. During their time‚ the Greeks spurred an intellectual revolution. They questioned the meanings of life and began using their minds to expand the world. According to Glenn Blackburn: "In many ways‚ they "discovered" the human "mind" through their philosophy and rational thought [ . . . ]"(64). Their "opening"
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the ancient Greeks are credited with inventing competitive athletics‚ drama‚ democracy‚ oratory‚ rhetoric‚ biology‚ zoology‚ and the atomic theory. Several ancient Greek concepts have since been applied in civilizations throughout much of Western history. Greek principles in literature and drama‚ as well as those in art and government‚ are thus said to have had a continuing impact on people in countless phases of history. Certain themes in literature and drama originated from Greek authors and
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life. These raids are presumed to have interrupted the work on the Book of Kells. Later Gospel books aren’t as intricately illuminated. In the early Viking period‚ periodic raids on the rich monasteries of Ireland and England and on the north-western coasts of Europe including the raid on England’s Christian monastatic community of Lindisfarne Island in 793‚ the reign of Viking fear began. Viking craftsmen were excellent at woodwork and metalwork‚ jewelry from silver‚ gold and bronze‚ and weapons
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people die in vain because of arrogant and emotional decisions made by men. Achilles directly causes the death of his friend by first refusing to fight‚ leaving the Greeks at a disadvantage‚ and then poorly advising his friend Patroclus to join the other fighters. Even the initial cause of the war‚ Paris’ kidnapping of Helen‚ a Greek woman‚ is a rash and selfish act. The will of Zeus plays an important part in the events of The Iliad. Zeus’ will is infallible‚ and so‚ in a way‚ the events that
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Rome has left to Western Civilization is brought to light. The Roman made countless contributions to Western Civilization‚ but a few are the most significant of all. Rome‚ the most important civilization to the Western World‚ left a great legacy‚ paving the road for the spread of Christianity‚ forming the basis for republic‚ and allowing for a widespread diffusion of culture. Though not Rome’s intention‚ it allowed Christianity to spread and flourish throughout Western Civilization. Rome‚ unified
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Development of Society In the beginning of our course of study‚ around the Iron Age‚ agrarian village societies began to emerge throughout Europe. Although they left few examples of what they looked like‚ they did leave evidence that their culture valued war‚ and was strongly oriented toward horses. Centuries later‚ when Rome had already conquered most of Europe west of the Rhine‚ the Roman Empire absorbed the Iron Age agrarian village cultures and began introducing them to Roman influences: language
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On page 34 of Western Civilization‚ Jackson Spielvogel expresses‚ “In human history‚ the power of ideas is often more significant than the power of empires.” This statement could not be more accurate when discussing the lasting impact of the Hebrews on Western Civilization. Although these “Children of Israel” did not comprise the largest or most powerful nation‚ their political‚ social‚ and religious contributions still exert influence over today’s world. According to the Hebrews‚ their people escaped
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