History of Western civilization

Western civilization is a term that refers to the societies, cultures, and religions in the parts of the world that have been influenced by the ideas and cultures of Europe. It is often used to refer to the societies of Europe, North and South America, Australia, and New Zealand. This is known as the "western world".

The history of western civilization began long ago with the ancient Greeks and Romans. They were some of the first people to develop writing systems and laws. They were also responsible for developing the first armies, governments, and cities.

Over the centuries, western civilization spread to other parts of the world. Different cultures adopted different parts of western civilization and made it their own. For example, early China had their own version of the Greek alphabet while in the Americas, the Aztecs and Mayans created art and architecture inspired by the ancient Romans.

Today, western civilization continues to have an influence around the world. Its ideas are spread through education, trade, and travel. Thanks to advances in technology, people around the world can now easily share information and ideas with each other.