The Individual in Ancient China and Greece

Classical Greece and classical China became two different societies because of their differing governments. The small islands and mountainous regions that make up Greece caused their government to be smaller and much more democratic then China's. Greece's democratic government caused the civilization to become more independent with less government restrictions. The open lands and different trade routes that are a part of China caused it to become a greater civilization with a big government and …

…to gain others respect. The democracy in Greece made people respect fame and bravery while China's government with a strong central leader made wisdom of the mind a very respectable trait. <Tab/>These documents showed that the governments of Greece and China shaped the individuals of these two countries. These governments created major similarities and major differences between the two. They also helped in the shaping of future countries and governments.