The religion of this time of anthropocentric. This means that they believe that the natural world and all the animals were created for human use. “Socrates reassures him that within the overall plan it is clear that these animals are only produced and nourished for the sake of humans” (Ponting 142). Many of the religions were also polytheistic, which means they believed in multiple gods
and goddesses.
The people in the classical era valued knowledge. They used this knowledge to advance their society by inventing things. They also used it for architecture and buildings. “They sought knowledge for its own sake very rarely, always seeming to demand a practical application for intellectual endeavor” (Roman attitudes toward nature 87). People still use the ideas developed during this time in modern times.
The people who lived Europe had great pride in their land. They believed that their land was. The best in every way. “They were confident that the earth of Rome and Italy was the best, being fertile, centrally located, and blessed with an equabal climate”(Roman attitudes toward nature 87).
The people in the classical world valued religion, technology, and their geography. These are only a small part of the PERSIA model. The classical era changed the world.