5. Western Civilization emerged during the period of Late Antiquity from the fusion of the Greco-Roman, Germanic, and Judeo-Christian cultures. What did each of these cultures contribute to the development of Western Civilization? Offer specific examples to support your analysis.

5. Western style of living and culture have not always been the same; numerous ancient cultures like Greek, Roman, German, etc. have had a substantial influence. Western civilization and ancient Greek culture are similar in a number of respects. The Olympics got under way. The concept of an alphabet, that continues to be in use nowadays, was developed by the Greeks. They were the ones who initially conceived of the concept of democracy. People from all walks of life were allowed to engage in politics and choose a leadership. The Romans made contributions in the fields of language, engineering, legislation, and administration. Rome was the first city to incorporate glass and brick, as well as the concrete that is still used in construction today. In several spheres of science and technology, the ancient Romans were pioneers, invented instruments and techniques that have ultimately influenced how the rest of the world does particular tasks. Western civilization has evolved significantly as a result of Judaism. This is due to its special connection to Christianity, the most prevalent religion in the West. Legal practices including the right to an independent judiciary, acquittal unless proven guilty, and equality before the law were influenced by Judeo-Christian convictions in the inherent rights of every person. While Jewish presence has grown in practically every area of cultural life in the contemporary world, Judaism's own prominence has significantly reduced. German art has been extremely influential in the growth and development of Western art, particularly Celtic art. Germans are to responsible for the incorporation of gymnasiums in educational structures as well as for introducing physical education and vocational training into the education system