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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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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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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After reading thoroughly this chapter concerning with social structures of the Early Modern Europe and different forms of development of society in a political and economic context‚ I believe that the absolutist state had the largest impact on Modern European civilization due to some factors that I’m going to explain below. Firstly‚ France followed the path of absolutism under the leadership of a powerful king (427). In other words‚ the king concentrated all the rights to make decisions throughout
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of Christian art and architecture influenced by the art and architecture of classical Rome? The art and architecture of classical Rome had an immense influence on the development of Christian art and architecture in several ways. When Christianity began in the Jewish territory under the Roman Empire‚ little was known about the tremendous influence the art and architecture of classical Rome would be in the development of the Christian art and architecture. Although Christianity was initially regarded
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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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Essay In the story of world’s history‚ civilizations were created from the very soil underneath their feet. In present day India‚ the Indus Valley flourished from 2500 BCE to 1500 BCE. Up Northwest‚ Greece’s city states grew to become mighty in 750 BCE. After Greece’s fall‚ Aksum realized similar success and became a major player in that world from 100 CE to 750 CE. These civilizations grew from nothing to a near unstoppable force‚ because of these civilizations using their geography to help their economical
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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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