The ancient Greeks gave many contributions to the western civilization. They gave the Pythagorean Theory, Hippocratic Oath, limited democracy and more. Today those contributions benefit us. Pythagoras gave the Pythagorean Theory to us. He made a formula (a2+b2=c2); this formula is used to calculate the relationship between the sides of a right triangle. Euclid was a Greek mathematician and is often called the father of geometry. He put together, scientifically arranged, and wrote …
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…sense of perfect balance to reflect the harmony and order of the universe. The most famous example of Greek architecture is the Parthenon. This temple is dedicated to the goddess Athena. Greek architecture is still widely admired. Today many public buildings have adopted various kinds of Greek Columns. In conclusion I've learned that Greece has made many contributions. Education, Architecture, Government, and oaths have affected the whole western civilization into making it a better civilization.