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There are many aspects of Greek culture that have made them important and memorable. From the ever-evolving democracy to works of art and literature, philosophy, math and science, architecture, and more, Greece and Greek citizens have made a massive impact on Western Civilization and world history as a whole. The many ages of Greek history have all worked to polish Greek culture, and the advancements Greece made in many fields were numerous. Sources: World Hist. Encyclop./ Class Text
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Though Homer's existence has been debated, and the works had circulated orally for years, the works were first compiled and written around 800 BCE. The poems have had a resounding influence on many aspects of Greek Culture and are still studied by many cultures present day. -
The Ancient Olympic Games in Olympia, Greece started a cultural phenomenon that is still relevant and prestigious present day. Running from 776-339 BCE they are one of the longest-standing legacies of Greece. -
Modified from the Phoenician Alphabet, the Greek's adaption brings a writing system back into use after Linear B was lost. The writing system enables more people, not just specialists, to become literate. This built the foundation for Greece to become a superpower in scholarship with many advancements known to this day. -
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The end of the Persian Wars and The Peace of Callias (449 BCE) mark peace between Greece and Persia. Greece's victory granted freedom from foreign rule enabling the next period of rich cultural and artistic development and growth that becomes the foundations of Western Civilization. -
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Other city-states had similar but less developed forms of Democracy but Athen became the main birthplace of Democracy. This political reform has outlasted many other political ideals. Athenian democracy was rudimentary but has become an important milestone in the legacy of the Greeks. -
Dubbed the "Father of Western Philosophy" the man that was Socrates is executed in Athens in 399 BCE. His Socratic School was the school that many future Greek Philosophers studied under. One of his most famous students was Plato, who was later the teacher of Aristotle, who then taught Alexander the Great; thus cementing his place in the history of Western Civilization. -
In a pivotal moment in Greek History, Alexander becomes king after the death of his father Phillip II. Educated by Aristotle, ambitious, and ready to fulfill his father's wish, Alexander is a force to be reckoned with, and begins a campaign to conquer the known world. -
After conquering the 'known world,' Alexander dies with no clear successor to rule his empire. Squabbles ensue and the empire ends up divided. The divided empire never again rises to its former glory, yet the Hellenistic Age begins due to Alexander spreading Greek culture in his wake of conquests. -
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Alexander the Great and his campaigns allowed for the spread of Greek culture through non-Greek lands. Cities like Alexandria in Egypt, and others, continued to spread Hellenistic culture long after the death of Alexander. Hellenistic culture became a massive part of Greece, attracting the admiration of the Roman Republic. One of the most important and elevating ages in Greek History. -
Greece falls to Rome at the Battle of Corinth. Rome had been watching Greek culture through the Hellenistic Age and wanted a piece; therefore, culture remained intact even after Greece lost the battle. Greek culture was so dominant and the values appealed to many cultures. -