Origins of Western Culture

Running head : HERITAGE OF ANCIENT GREECE

Cultural and Historical Heritage of Ancient Greece

Cultural and Historical Heritage of Ancient Greece

Introduction

Online version of the British Museum provides an interesting and informative collection of relicts belonging to Ancient Greece paying special attention to its cultural and historical heritage . Museum contains pictures of ancient cities , as well as provides general overview of Greeks ' daily life , religious life , festivals and rituals knowledge and learning , and discusses the origins of many Greek terms

Summary of Findings

Firstly , I enhanced my knowledge of

origins of Greek terms originated from Greece Classical Period . Moreover , I revealed how the cities were constructed , how they managed to defend their bs and what sightseeing they offered . Many cities of ancient Greece had a rocky mound , where important historical temples were built and where people were able to retreat during war time or unexpected attacks . Athens was the most famous acropolis in Greece . Even nowadays the Parthenon is considered one of the most famous constructions in the world . This temple was build for Greek goddess - Athena - the goddess of wisdom

One of the most interesting collections of museum is devoted to Athens daily life of its citizens , their festivals and religious life Secondly , I was welcomed to enhance my knowledge of how Greek women and man lived , whether women were discriminated and what status in the city they obtained . Moreover , I revealed that slavery and status discrimination were common for Greek society . During Classical period Athens were considered the most powerful city in Greece . Athens was the first city which managed to develop democracy as Greeks found very important to participate actively in the Athenian government

Thirdly , I revealed the origins of democracy in the world and how it was developed in Greece during Classical period . The greatest statesman of Classical period was Perikles (see picture ) who considered a man who takes no interest in public affairs not as apathetic , but as completely useless . Interestingly , male citizens were allowed to vote on all decisions and affect , in such a way , city 's affairs . Nevertheless democracy was close to women and children under full age . Moreover foreigners and slaves were strongly forbidden to take part in government

Fourthly , it became obvious for me that life of women in Greece didn 't differ significantly from modern life of women in certain Asian countries , where women life are centered on their homes and they are not allowed to receive education and jobs (see picture . Daily life in Athens was different for women and men as men actively participated in government , whereas women were usually expected to lead household and to take care of children . Museum also provides information about slavery in the country

Fifthly , I think the theme of `slavery ' is very important for historical development of every country as it gives a possibility to see country 's attitude toward slaves and people of lower societal status . I found that slavery was central in Greece . It means that wealth families could afford...