influenced the Western civilizations in many ways. The ancient greeks have made many contributions to them in aspects of art‚ mathematics‚ philosophy‚ drama‚ science‚ and architecture. These ideas have dramatically changed Western Civilizations‚ and continue to influence the world. When the Ancient Greeks would expand their empire‚ they would spread their cultures as well‚ a form of cultural diffusion. One of the greatest contributions Greece has made to Western civilizations was philosophy. The most
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Amongst their numerous accomplishments‚ 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
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conquered by Rome‚ but long before that‚ Roman absorbed many achievements of Greek civilization. After Greece was entered into the Roman Empire‚ the influence of Greek civilization on Roman was tronger ever. Greek culture laid the foundation for the Roman Empire. The Roman people wanted to be like the Greek people. In my personal opinion Architecture‚ is one of the most important contributions that Rome has had to the humanistic tradition. The works of Roman architecture including the wall‚ temple
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death when he is fighting Menelaeus‚ but in the final outcome‚ the Greeks will sack Troy‚ and Paris will die. When mortals interfere with the will of Zeus‚ the results are much more tragic. Because they are mortal‚ their actions have direct influence on their comrades‚ and their lives. Gods feel pity when they cannot save a favored mortal‚ but that pity cannot compare to Achilles’ sorrow at the death of Patroclus. Death and fighting is not depicted as glorious in The Iliad. Brave warriors
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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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Greek civilization‚ in many ways‚ was the most advanced population of it’s time. The Greeks have created a great stir in modern day values‚ events‚ and philosophy‚ and they were just getting warmed up. The question‚ "What did the Greeks contribute to modern society"‚ was posed‚ and I will begin to answer. The Greeks created a vast religious system‚ filled with heroes‚ gods‚ villains‚ monsters‚ and more. This has fascinated us‚ and has even influenced some of our brands of clothing‚ Nike for example
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The Roman Empire left behind many great legacies that have had a huge impact on today’s society. According to textbook page 60‚ second paragraph‚ "The influence of ancient Romans still surrounds us." Roman legacy is everywhere in modern America‚ for example‚ buildings‚ artwork‚ and literature. However the three that are the most prominent are religion‚ government‚ and language. Rome’s religion‚ Christianity‚ was‚ and is‚ very important. Christianity was adopted by many emperors during the Roman
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Throughout history many cultures have benefited from the influences of one another. Some of the most common ways of life have developed from some of the most ancient and primeval eras. From the way we cook‚ play sports or the way we socialize we have adopted habits from many cultures. The 21st century has benefited greatly from ancient Greek and Roman cultures. Ancient Greek and Roman Influence has developed over thousands of years and with time many of us today never realize how much of
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Ancient Egyptian culture influence on modern day life All ancient cultures have contributed to the modern civilization. Some people specifically are fascinated by ancient Egypt. There are various reasons why so many people choose to concentrate on Egypt. I am not surprised that so many people are mesmerized since ancient Egypt has a lot to offer the modern world. The effect of what ancient Egypt accomplished had influence in every nation and every age on this planet. Ancient Egypt is very significant
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It is no secret that ancient Greece greatly impacted today’s civilization. One of the most important social developments‚ democracy‚ can be traced back to the Greek city-state of Athens. Although this accomplishment is impressive enough‚ ancient Greece was more than the birthplace of democratic ideals. This small Mediterranean region‚ split down the middle by the conflict of two philosophies‚ closely parallels the modern world. The most obvious connection is the one between the Delian League and
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