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    progression of technology, rationalization, and a movement towards capitalism. Modernity was essential to creating western civilization and the way the western culture continues to operate. Modernity is the progression of individual rights and creating a capitalist society, and the foundation of western civilization. ​Modernity is the foundation of western ideals. Charles

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    Empire in Western Civilizations Modern day Athens is regarded as a global city because of its rich economic sectors such as finance, entertainment, culture, education, tourism etc. John Milton, a renowned English poet, described Athens as the eye of Greece and mother of arts and eloquence. The reputation of modern day Athens started centuries ago, during the reign of the Athenian Empire. Due to the various activities that occurred in the middle of the Athenian Empire, there was a rise in western civilization

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    When considering the greatest impact on Western Civilization, whether the Hebrew civilization had most to contribution. Even though the Sumerians and Egyptians civilization also contributed greatly to the development of Western Civilization, the Hebrew civilization had a unique characteristic which made them have strong power over other civilizations. The Hebrews saw God as creator and believed that God is in control of His creation. I will demonstrate the argument by comparison of these three civilizations

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    used today. The ancient Greeks advances in these subjects, influenced and contributed to the Western civilization. The Western civilization’s culture and outlook on life was shaped by ancient Greek. Many things the ancient Greeks created were the basis for what we use today, including, architecture, art, dramas, math, science, and philosophy. The ancient Greeks have made many contributions to Western civilization in the areas of architecture, art, and dramas. For example the ancient Greeks believed

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    The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Greece Ancient Greece influence is the cornerstone of western civilization. Without Greece much of the world would have been delayed in discovering and implementing philosophy, democracy, and mathematics. Ancient Greece is responsible for either advancing or creating these concepts and may be considered the founders of western thought and politics. Greece brought forward philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates who expanded boundaries of thought by presenting

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    The western world would not be as it is today if it were not for Christianity and Ancient Rome. Many cultures take ideas from past culture and change them to fit their own. As time progressed, Roman culture and the bible became prominent in western culture and a direct influence on many social and political aspects of life. Classical Roman culture significantly influenced western culture and continues to this day with its politics and art, while the Biblical Judeo-Christian tradition influenced religion

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    and technology developed over time. The West is where the origins of civilization started, and what humans did during their time period. The Western history biggest impact was by old ancient history, and how society got here today. The greatest philosophers, traditions, different ethnicities, and religion played an important part in the shaping of Western civilization. The origins began at the period of the Mesopotamian era, through the times of the Hebrews, Greeks, and Romans, and how each civilization

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    lot to the Western civilization through philosophy, government,science, math, literature, architecture, and art. During the Age of Pericles , Greece was known to reach their Golden Age. The Golden Age lasted from about 500 - 300 B.C. Both Athens and Sparta which were two of the most popular cities assisted ancient Greece to achieve their peak in the areas of art, architecture, philosophy,math, literature, and science. This helped to establish the foundation for the western society. In

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    passed down throughout eras. It has been filled with politics, fine arts, war, and most of all religion. In ancient western civilizations religion was known mostly as polytheistic, which is the belief of and in multiple Gods or deities, this compared to modern era religious beliefs which are mostly built on monotheism, the belief in one God or deity. Three prominent ancient western civilizations have been seen and studied to show origins of the same prominent Gods; these civilizations are known as

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    Greeks to the Development of Western Civilization Ancient Greeks are well-known for their massive contributions to Western civilization. Many aspects of the ancient Greece Society are evident in Western cultures. Greeks were essential in influencing the shaping of Western politics, philosophy, and art. The Western world’s civilization is founded on the concepts that were developed by the Greeks. This civilization has enhanced the empowerment and development of Western countries, both politically

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