How Greek has influenced modern culture through words and expressions?
Q. How has Greece and Greek mythology influence modern culture's words and expressions? How did some of the Greek words we use today originate? Thanks.
Asked by revert-to-plan-b - Wed Oct 15 15:15:40 2008 - - 1 Answers - 3 Comments

A. Watch the movie My Big Fat Greek wedding and you will get some answers :)
Answered by Destiny - Wed Oct 15 15:23:29 2008

How much was the Greek culture influenced by other cultures?
Q. Was the Greek culture inspired mainly by Egypt? Which other cultures were influent in shaping Greek culture? Is it fair to say that Greek philosophy was tremendously influenced by eastern philosophy and therefore the Greeks were not original in their thinking? Thanks for your answer.
Asked by AquAzul - Sat Apr 4 19:40:40 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. We usually see Greece as the cradle of civilization, and we are mostly right: it really shaped our civilization. However, in Antiquity, as today, nothing was static and there was a tremendous exchange of ideas and culture. This was done through the merchants and an extensive commerce between Mesopotamia and the Indus River Valley, and Mesopotamia and the West (Egypt, Greece, North Africa). Indeed, Eastern philosophers had contact with Greek philosophers even before Socrates' time. Many philosophers and historians have analyzed the thoughts layed out by Pythagoras. This philosopher more than any others taught thoughts that are similar to Eastern philosophy. Buddhist thought has spread rapidly from the 6th c. B.C. and some Buddhist… [cont.]
Answered by marysylvie - Sat Apr 4 22:32:09 2009

Why are the advancements of Greek architecture & sculptures important to our life and world today?
Q. I need about a paragraph or so to give me ideas of what to write on why advancements of Greek architecture and sculpting during the Golden Age (or the Age of Pericles) is important to us today. A link to a good site would be nice. If you yourself decide to write something, please add a link from where you got your information. Ten points to best answer!
Asked by Monica - Sat Sep 20 16:13:07 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Well, a large amount of architecture today that is considered 'stylish' is based on Greek Architecture. For example, the British Museum uses Doric columns similar to those used to adorn the Parthenon. This is probably intended to show that the museum is a place of intellect and learning (something which relates to education, first perfected in the Golden Age). Sculpture is more difficult to place. There is the fact that Classical sculpture of the age is considered the epitome of art, and has influenced a number of artistic trends up to today.
Answered by Sam - Tue Sep 23 15:44:10 2008