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

In my opinion, the most important legacy of ancient Greece is its politics - to be more precise, I am referring to democracy.
Democracy today is a very important political ideology which originated in ancient Greece. So if it hadn't been for ancient politicians and philosophers in Greece, there probably wouldn't have been even the notion of democracy today.