The influence by Greece was mainly by their golden age and Rome with its great Empire and Republic. Ancient Rome formed the law code much like the one used in the present time in many countries. The belief that a person is innocent until proven guilty originated from the Roman laws.
Q. What did the Greek contribute to Western civilization?
The Greeks made important contributions to philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, and medicine. Literature and theatre was an important aspect of Greek culture and influenced modern drama. The Greeks were known for their sophisticated sculpture and architecture.
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- Q. What did the Greek contribute to Western civilization?
- Q. Why is ancient Greece important to Western civilization today?
- Q. How have ideas from Greece helped shape Western civilization?
- Q. How did Rome influence Western civilization?
- Q. What was the most important long term Roman contribution to Western civilization?
- Q. Which of these was a contribution of ancient Rome to Western civilization?
- Q. How did Christianity influence Western civilization?
- Q. How did Jesus impact the Roman Empire?
- Q. What is Jesus country?
- Q. Who spread the teachings of Jesus?
- Q. When did Jesus start his teachings?
- Q. Who formed Christianity?
Q. Why is ancient Greece important to Western civilization today?
The civilization of ancient Greece flowered more than 2500 years ago but the ideas of the ancient Greeks continue to influence the way we live today. The ancient Greeks made important discoveries in science. They developed democracy, a system in which people govern themselves rather than being ruled by a king.
Q. How have ideas from Greece helped shape Western civilization?
How have ideas from Greece helped shape Western civilization? The arts of the Western wold have been largely dominated by the standards set by the Greeks of the classical period. The people copied arts and architecture and were influenced by the Greek language and skills in trade.
Q. How did Rome influence Western civilization?
Some Roman contributions to Western civilization include the Roman alphabet, the division of the year into twelve months (our calendar), the success of the Christian church, the basis of a democratic republic, and a codified legal system.
Q. What was the most important long term Roman contribution to Western civilization?
Classic Civilizations – Regents Prep Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of | an effective legal system |
| A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that Western Europe | entered a period of chaos and disorder |
Q. Which of these was a contribution of ancient Rome to Western civilization?
Q. How did Christianity influence Western civilization?
Christianity has been intricately intertwined with the history and formation of Western society. Throughout its long history, the Church has been a major source of social services like schooling and medical care; an inspiration for art, culture and philosophy; and an influential player in politics and religion.
Q. How did Jesus impact the Roman Empire?
Pontius Pilate – the Roman governor of Judaea and the man who ordered the crucifixion – was ordered home in disgrace. By executing Jesus, the Romans had kick-started a brand new religion that, in time, would spread across Rome and, eventually, the world.
Q. What is Jesus country?
Galilean
Q. Who spread the teachings of Jesus?
After Jesus, the two most significant figures in Christianity are the apostles Peter and Paul/Saul. Paul, in particular, takes a leading role in spreading the teachings of Jesus to Gentiles (non Jews) in the Roman Empire.
Q. When did Jesus start his teachings?
The Gospel of Luke (Luke 3:23) states that Jesus was “about 30 years of age” at the start of his ministry. A chronology of Jesus typically has the date of the start of his ministry estimated at around AD 27–29 and the end in the range AD 30–36.
Q. Who formed Christianity?
ministry of Jesus
