How Did Ancient Greek Culture Influence Western Civilization

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The culture of ancient Greece influenced the Western civilization in a great manner that some of our modern-day cultures could be traced back to ancient Greece. Just take a look around you and you see that some architecture is based upon ancient Greek architecture. For example, the White House has Greek-style columns, while the Lincoln Memorial has Greek-style monument. Also the Olympic Games and the sport events in them comes from ancient Greece. So, these cultures do actually take part in our modern world today and are clearly present. Philosophy and science are part of our daily culture also. In Document #1 the Greek philosopher Socrates, stated, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” This statement shows that Socrates was…show more content…
In Document #2, Pericles, is describing a democratic government, which does not discriminate the poor, allows social advancement to everyone, and citizens that participate in government actively. You can see this type of government in our modern society today and in other countries too. Most Greek city-states had a democracy, especially Athens. One particular culture that has advanced for thousands of years and is still advancing is the study of medicine and medical practices. Document #3 shows the Hippocratic oath created by Hippocrates who was a doctor and was the first to diagnose natural causes, not religious or superstitious causes, for sicknesses and the diseases. He also believed that the body could heal itself. Medical doctors recite this oath when they graduate from medical school. The Olympics have been held for thousands of years and was the center of athletics for ancient Greeks. In Document #6, the Greek statue portraying a discus thrower sculpted by Myron shows what a healthy body should like. During this event wars were ceased and were no fighting going on. Greeks also believed that healthy bodies made the best of nature’s gifts and so they stressed
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