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    Ancient Greece; a land of wonders. In this presentation, I will explain the social, political, religious, intellectual, technological, and economical aspects of Ancient Greece. You will learn how the Greeks lived, and what the Greeks did. Learn some of the inventions, philosophers, writers, and historians from Ancient Greece. There is also information about Greek social structure, government, wars, and trade. There is so much to learn about Greece! There were different…

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    The impact of Ancient Greek society on the Modern Western World is still felt and seen in many different ways. The Ancient Greeks had many distinct views and contributions to Philosophy, Architecture, and Literature. Ancient Greece was the birth place of Philosophy. Many Greeks were wise beyond their years and had a curious and philosophical nature. “The Greek thinkers invented “natural philosophy”, a term that encompasses the fields we now call “Philosophy” and “Science”. Pg.47, Chapter 2:…

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    The Benefits Of Stoicism

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    Out of the numerous ancient philosophies that have been intriguing philosophers for centuries, one of the most distinguished is Stoicism. This philosophical theory has existed for thousands of years. Stoicism dates back to 313 BC, when it was founded by Zeno. The school of stoicism taught that righteousness is based on knowledge. Many individuals today know very little of this philosophy, yet it was an extremely important part of Ancient Greeks' everyday lives. Stoicism also brought forth a…

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    world. Without the contributions of the Ancient Greeks, the modern American life would drastically differ. The history books of the world show the great accomplishments of Greece that has ultimately changed the way of living. The current modern life is heavily influenced by the work of the Ancient Greeks like its influence of architecture, advances in science, ingeniously created governments, and the philosophical propositions. . To begin, Ancient Greek is most well known for its…

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    The ancient Greeks have shaped the modern world and established the building blocks for Western Civilization. Due to the conquest of Alexander the Great and the later adoption of certain cultural attributes into Roman life, Classical Greek architecture and philosophy still permeates within the modern world. Even the three orders of ancient Greek column design (Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian) can be seen on government buildings and private residences throughout the United States and the nations…

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    Greek mythology Every major religion or belief plays an important role in the operations of that society’s culture. This remains true in the ancient greek empire when the worship of multiple gods were popular. The way the ancient greeks interpreted the world around them and inspired their value in education, arts, and politics. . Even when the empire fell in 146 BC they left a permanent mark on the world with their advanced art techniques and famous philosophers. There were countless variations…

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    The ancient world produced countless technological advances throughout the course of history. The technological advances of the Paleolithic, Mesopotamia, Greek, and Roman cultures are great examples on how they composed technologies that allowed their cultures to survive and grow and affect the world today positively. Due to the advancements they have invented, formed, and innovated other technologies, they were able to help create cultures and allow them to live longer and prosper. The…

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    get an idea of this ancient marvel in its prime, one may journey to an unlikely place for such classic culture: Nashville, Tennessee. Although there is no contest between the American recreation and the original, the former was made as accurately as possible, right down to its 42ft statue of the goddess Athena. As is represented throughout most of Grecian architecture and the architecture of cultures that it influenced, the column was one of the most important parts of a Greek building. Through…

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    The way that the people of ancient Greece lived is very interesting and rewarding. They may have not been as advanced as we are today, but they did give us the fundamental support to base our society. Ancient Greek society practically shaped most western societies. Democracy is probably one of the most important things we have learned from the Greek’s because it is now somewhat our government. The Olympic Games is also a significant finding of ancient Greece because it now unites many countries.…

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    Ancient Greek Influence

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    world, than they may believe during that time. Ancient Greece had a much more influential impact on the United States, today, rather than any other civilization including ancient Rome. Ancient Greece was much stronger and impactful in these important following areas. The government of ancient Greece was a much more powerful and impactful force. The economy of ancient Greece showed much more guidance to the countries of the future. As well as, ancient Greece having a greater effect because…

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