Question

What do you think was the most important legacy of ancient Greece? Explain and give specific examples from your reading to support your answer.

Answer 1

Humanities & Culture:

• Greek Language and mythology

• Philosophy- seeking truth and wisdom
• History as a discipline of study
• The Olympiad

Fine Arts:

• Life like sculptures of Idealized human forms
• Classical Architecture- Symmetry and balance
• Drama (Comedy and Tragedy)

Politics & Government:

• Direct Democracy
• Trial by Peers
• The concept of citizenship

Science & Technology:

• Habits of scientific observation and inquiry
• Advancements in geometry and physics
• Insights in geography and map making

Step-by-step explanation:

Page 146 of World History: Our Human History

Im doing this for the K-12 Study Guide for Unit 3.

Answer 2

Greek thought forms the basis of Western thought. There most important contributions are the principles of Socratic enquiry, mathematics and a priori philosophical reasoning. Moreover, there ideas of jurisprudence were developed by the Romans and are a profound influence on the European legal system.