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What were the major contributions of ancient Athens to western civilization?
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Of all the cultures to have influenced contemporary Western civilization, Ancient Greece is perhaps the most powerful. According to LeadershipClassics.org, the imprint of the ancient Greeks on Western society spans such diverse areas as politics, philosophy, science, art, architecture and sports. Additionally, according to History-World.org, the impact of Greek literature cannot possibly be overestimated.
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What is Athens the birthplace of?
Western civilization, you 'napper!
Scholars call Athens the birthplace of?
western civilization
What civilization developed the Olympics?
the ancient Greeks, in Athens
Which early civilization also practiced direct democray?
The ancient Greek civilization in the state of Athens.
What ancient civilization established the basis of western democracy?
Western democracy has a variety of ancient roots, but none runs deeper (or stronger) than Ancient Greece; in particular, the ancient city-state of Athens. It was in Athens that democracy first appeared in recorded history, and it is from Athens that modern advocates of democracy have taken at least partial inspiration for their own commitments to government "of the people, by the people, for the people."
Which ancient civilization created the democratic government?
The city-state of Athens.
What city in southeastern Europe was the cultural center of ancient civilization?
Athens
Sparta and Athens were rival city-states from what ancient civilization?
Greece
Who were the two leading city states of the ancient Greek civilization?
Athens and Sparta
Where and when did ancient Greek civilization have its greatest flowering?
in Athens during the fifth century bce
Athens capital city?
Athens is indeed the capital city of Greece, and as well is a traditional power centre of ancient Greek civilization.
What civilization did Sophocles live in and What language did Sophocles write in?
Sophocles lived in the democracy of ancient Athens. He wrote in ancient Greek.
