WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT GREECE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Ancient Greece is called the cradle of Western civilization because ____
A
they made discoveries in astronomy, biology, and medicine
B
They contributed to art and architecture
C
both A. and B.
D
they spoke a different language
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ancient Greece is also known as the “Cradle of Western Civilization” because ancient Greek civilisation has influenced modern Western civilization. This influence can be seen in modern sporting activities, in art and architecture and many other aspects.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Cradle Of Western Civilization Is Greece. The Paleolithic Age (120000–10000 BC) saw the first signs of human habitation in Greece. Many structures were built throughout the country during the Neolithic Age (7000–3000 BC). The earliest urban towns in Greece marks the beginning of the Bronze Age (3000-1100 BC).

Detailed explanation-3: -Democracy in ancient Greece served as one of the first forms of self-rule government in the ancient world. The system and ideas employed by the ancient Greeks had profound influences on how democracy developed, and its impact on the formation of the U.S. government.

Detailed explanation-4: -Greece is considered the cradle of Western civilization, being the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, Western literature, historiography, political science, major scientific and mathematical principles, theatre and the Olympic Games.

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