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Similarities Between Middle East And Ancient Greece

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Ancient middle east and ancient Greek civilizations are two of the oldest known civilizations in our history. Many similarities and differences existed between these two civilizations, although they co-existed during a certain timeframe (1150 BC to 146 BC), they were located in different geographical areas. Due to these differences in geography, both civilizations were exposed to different exposers, which included contact with other civilizations and cultural inheritance. The Middle East had a stronger emphasis on authority, while the Greeks had a more decentralized structure. Religion between the two cultures also differed from one another, each culture believed in different gods. In comparison though, religious beliefs of the Mesopotamians and the Ancient Greek included the style of worship, and the nature of the god or gods. …show more content…

Ancient Middle east believed in many Gods, as did the Greeks. Religion played a very important role in Mesopotamia. Religion laid at the center of Mesopotamian political, religious, social, legal, and literary life. Mesopotamian religion was polytheistic, with a pantheon consisting of hundreds of gods of varying importance. They believed that their world was controlled by gods and goddesses. Each god was responsible for everything in the world, from rivers and trees to making making bread and pottery. Each city was protected but its own special god. For the Hebrews they believed that many gods existed but felt they should only worship one God. Their religion was considered monolarty, in belief that many gods exist but only one should be served. For the ancient Greek civilization, they believed in many gods and goddess as well. They believed each god played an important role in the universe, protecting and providing them with everything they would

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