Summarize the main contributions of Greek culture. Discuss how and why the Greeks contributed more to Western Civilization than many other ancient peoples. Give three to four examples to demonstrate your point
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: The overwhelming achievements of the Greeks are clearly too much for one essay, but students should be able to focus on three or four areas. Important examples would be to discuss their contributions to philosophy, history, art, architecture, political science, and drama. An elementary understanding of the essence of Greek Philosophy is critical here.
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