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Countless contributions were made by the ancient Greeks that western civilization benefits from today. These include philosophies (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle), ideas, political systems (democracy), the English alphabet, and numerous other objects that we use today.
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∙ 15y agoBecause, just like we do now, they studyed art, literature, math, and many of the basic things we study now. They also had a democracy, Just like us. Our countrys language despite changes over time, modern greek is still recognized as the language spoken for thousands of years... Hope that helps!
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∙ 13y agoGreece is called the birthplace of European civilization because most of the Western nations (like the nations of Western Europe, the United States, Canada, etc.) got their ideas of philosophy, government, and art from Greek civilization.
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∙ 13y agoMesopotamia was the first civilized society, so it is known as the Cradle of Civilization. Greece was known as the Cradle of Democracy. All modern democratic societies are based on it as well as ancient Rome. It was where Democracy was born. Africa is known as the Cradle of Life.
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∙ 12y agoIt's not. The "cradle" of WORLD civilization is Mesopotamia (the Middle East, basically). Greece is, however, considered the birthplace of Western civilization and thought because they invented democracy and they had all those famous philosophers and scientists.
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∙ 12y agoDue to the impact of its cultural and political achievements during the 5th and 4th centuries BCE.
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∙ 8y agoClassical Greece was the birthplace of Western Civilization because the Athenians in Ancient Greece had the idea to be ruled by a Democracy which most Western civilizations use today
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∙ 12y agoBecause they gatherd new ideas
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Should ancient Greece be considered the cradle of democracy?
Mesopotamia is called the cradle of civilization because it was the first region to have civilization. Greece is called the cradle of democracy because it was one of the first places to have voting and other qualities of democracies. A 7th grade student
The Europe of ancient Greece and Rome is called?
Ancient Greece and Rome are known by several terms. They are called the Greco-Roman civilization, Classical civilization, Classical Antiquity, and probably other titles. Their literature is known as the Classics. The studying of them is known as Classical History.
Why is Indus Civilization called a mysterious civilization?
Potty is very important!
Why are Greece and Rome considered classical civilizations?
Both ancient Greek and Roman civilisation are divided into two categories, archaic (the early days) and classical, the latter referring to the period when these two civilisations reached their cultural and political heights They have been called classical civilisations because they have been considered to be the two civilisations which have laid the foundation of European culture and civilisation.
Which ancient civilizations existed in Europe besides Greece and Rome?
The Celts in France and Britain; Ancient Thrace in what is now Romania; ancient Malta; before the Romans took control of Italy there was an important civilization called the Etruscan; the Minoan civilization from Crete who traded with the ancient Egyptians These are the ones I can recall from memory there were more. Try these names on the internet for more detailed information. When Rome was at the height of her power her main European opponent were the German tribes. The Romans considered them "barbarians" but modern archaeological evidence indicate that they were quite a sophisticated people.
Why do some people call Greece the birth place of the western world?
Greece is not considered the birthplace of civilization by most historians. The birthplace of civilization would be Mesopotamia. Greece is, however, called the birthplace of Western civilization, since most of the Western nations (like the nations of Western Europe, the United States, Canada, etc.) got their ideas of philosophy, government, and art from Greek civilization.
What geographical feature is sometimes called the cradle of Chinese civilization?
Where and when did Chinese civilization begin?
Which was the only country joined the European Union in 1981?
Greece joined what was then known as the European Economic Community in 1981. It is now called the European Union.
Name EU countries that joined in 1981?
Greece joined what was then called the European Economic Community, now called the European Union, in 1981.
Should ancient Greece be considered the cradle of democracy?
Mesopotamia is called the cradle of civilization because it was the first region to have civilization. Greece is called the cradle of democracy because it was one of the first places to have voting and other qualities of democracies. A 7th grade student
The Europe of ancient Greece and Rome is called?
Ancient Greece and Rome are known by several terms. They are called the Greco-Roman civilization, Classical civilization, Classical Antiquity, and probably other titles. Their literature is known as the Classics. The studying of them is known as Classical History.
Does Greece use the Euro currency?
Yes. Greece joined what was then called the European Economic Community, now known as the European Union, in 1981.
Important historical events that took place in Greece?
Western civilization and many of its highest ideals, such as democracy, were born in Greece. Also, many great warriors and leaders called Greece home (Alexander the Great, Leonidas, etc).
What is a river's birthplace called?
It's source
Mesopotamia is considered the birthplace of the plow.?
being that mesopatamia was basically the first civilization of the world in that time period,im sure they discovered alot of tools for planting foods and grains.
What are people from Greece called?
The people that are from Greece are called Greeks.
Why is Indus Civilization called a mysterious civilization?
Potty is very important!
