Ancient Greek Civilizations

Ancient Greek Civilization has had one of the most lasting and profound effects

on all society and cultural developments. Ancient Greek Societies centered around

the development and prosperity of their city-states; two set the stage, making

indelible impressions: Sparta and Athens. Mountains and bodies of water kept the

cities separated and that kept them from uniting into one country. Instead of one

ruler for all of the city-states together, the Greeks preferred having their own

government. The democratic government of Athens was the beginning of democracy in Western civilization; citizens were given freedom of speech and a voice in making laws. The Assembly, which made laws, included all adult male citizens, meet once a week to discuss and debate such matters as spending money, the need for new laws, declaring ...