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Give a brief account of the major achievements of Greek culture, such as those in religion, philosophy, literature and science. Greek religion really took shape during the Homeric Age，and featured polytheism with gods taking human form and feeling. Greek religion made a great contribution to Greek literature, philosophy and art. It is an important origin of Greek mythology ，Greek philosophy started with Thales (640 BC-547 BC) who believed that the material world originated in water，The core Greek philosophers are Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Socrates had scant regard for material wealth, Plato established the Academy - the first Greek institution of higher learning.Literary representation centred round the two epic poems of the Iliad and the Odyssey。 2 What do you think of the influence Greek culture has exerted on Western Civilization as a whole? Give examples. Greek culture is often termed the cradle of the Western Civilization and has had an enormous impact on Western culture The specific contributions are found in the areas of philosophy, politics, literature, art, science and architecture.Greek politics was one of the greatest influences on Western Civilization. The second significant influence was that of philosophy，give sound guidance to later year people to improve and change the world outside themselves。 1. ____ is the major foundation in the western culture and makes a powerful impact on the development of human civilization? A. Ancient European culture B. Ancient Greek culture C.Ancient Chinese culture D.Ancient Egypt culture 2. Greek culture can be dated back to____. A. Neolithic Age B. Bronze Age C. Stone and Bronze Age D. the Old Stone Age 3. ____was called “the first citizen of Athens” by Thucydides and in his reign the slave-based democracy politics in Athens reached its peak. A. Justinian I B. Cleon C. Pericles D. Ptolemy 4. Herodotus, father of Greek History, focuses on describing the war between ____ in his book, The Histories.A. Theb