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One of the greatest idea's the Greeks gave the United States is the idea of Democracy from the Athenian's.

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How did the greek alphabet influence us today?

The Greek alphabet has influenced us today through its use as the basis for the Latin alphabet, which is widely used in Western languages. It is also commonly used in mathematics and science for symbols and notations, such as π for pi. Additionally, many fraternities, sororities, and academic organizations use Greek letters as their symbols.


In what language does Vava mean Grandmother and Papu mean grandfather?

It's Greek - the tranliteration of Grandmother should be Yaya (Vava does not give the Greek lettering it's proper form) No, It deals with Ladino or Judeo Espanyol, the lenguage spoken e.g in Greece or in Turkey by Jews whose ancestors came from Spain in the 15th Century


Where is Greek spoken?

Greek is spoken in:GreeceCyprusAlbaniaNote: It is the official language of Greece, co-official of Cyprus and largest 2nd language in Albania.These 3 nations have indigenous and large Greek speakers.Immigrant wise: Italy, US, Australia, Armenia, Ukraine and UK.There are two countries with Greek as the official language;- Greece and CyprusThey speak Greek in Greece and in Cyprus.In Cyprus the North side of the Island is occupied by Turks so they speak Greek only in the Greek-Cypriot area.Even though the Greek population is 77%, the official language is not only Greek but also Turkish (Turkish is spoken only in the North occupied side).Greece and Cyprus.


What nickname did US soldiers give to the Germans?

US soldiers referred to Germans as "Krauts" during World War II.


Is Greek money called Drachma?

yes; greek money was called drachma my English teacher told us.

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When was Hestia Greek goddess born?

Greek mythology does not give us the birthdays of it's gods and goddesses.


What ordinary aspect of the ancient Greek life does Homer give us in The Odyssey?

Conflict was an ordinary aspect of ancient Greek life.


When is Hephaestus' the greek god's birthday?

Mythology does not give us the birthdays of gods and goddesses.


Did the Greeks give us the wheel?

No, the wheel was in use long before the Greek civilisation.


When was Hestia greek goddess of home and hearth born?

Myths do not give us goddesses birth dates.


What culture contributed to the US system of government Greek or Hebrew?

Greek. Many buildings in the US government are of the ancient Greek style.


What us the Greek word for resurrect?

The greek word is "anastenw" (ανασταίνω, as written in greek)


What is the Greek meaning of the word give?

The English word 'give' (δίνουν in Greek) means the same in Greek as it does in English


How is Greek money different from US money?

greek money is euros


When was ares ancient greek god of war born?

Greek mythology does not give a birthdate.


Give you a description of who Pythagoras was?

a greek mathmatichian


Is it important to learn about greek mythology?

Learning about Greek mythology helps us understand the beginnings of Western civilisation. It also helps give us a wider perspective of religion.Another good reason to learn about Greek mythology is because much great literature, religious practices and stories in the west are based from it. Further, the stories are very colorful and entertaining.Greek mythology was the basis of the ancient Greek religious beliefs and an important part of their culture.