Question

Compare and contrast the growth, development, apex and decline of the Greek and Roman civilizations. What contributions did each make to the modern world?

Answer 1

Both Greek and Roman civilizations were the greatest civilizations of its time that make it remarkable in history. Let us go through one by one:

Comparison and contrast:

Greek people were very much distinct in the field of arts and sculpture than Roman people because of their accuracy and life-like painting and sculpture making. As far as the economic development of these two civilizations is concerned it was based on the agricultural practices and these two civilizations also perform export and imports in their respective civilizations. Both were divided into specific social divisions such as slaves and others. The military growth was also a big reason for the growth of the Greek and Roman empire. The rise of education and literature was phenomenal in these two civilizations that produce scholars in different fields and many more.

The decline of the Greek and Roman Civilizations:

The decline of the Greek civilizations was traced into its social conflict and class distinction while the decline of the Roman Civilizations was traced into the rise of the tribal attack into the Roman areas and loyalty of the soldiers also became the reason for the decline of the Roman Empire.

It is very much true that both these civilizations have largely contributed to the world civilizations especially art and literature was phenomenal that enriched the world in its larger way. The large base of scholars was the contribution of these two civilizations.