Classical Greece and Rome made significant contributions to modern Western civilization through democracy, philosophy, art, Rome's legal system, and engineering feats.
Classical Greece and Rome have left lasting legacies on modern Western civilization. Three key contributions from Greece include the development of democracy, philosophy (e.g., Socrates, Plato, Aristotle), and art and architecture (e.g., Parthenon). From Rome, two significant contributions are their legal system (e.g., codification of laws in the Twelve Tables) and engineering feats (e.g., aqueducts, roads).
The world has benefited greatly from these contributions. Democracy, derived from Greek principles, is a widely adopted form of government. Roman legal concepts have influenced legal systems globally. The architectural and philosophical ideas continue to inspire creativity and critical thinking in society.