“Ancient Greece beats Ancient Rome every time”
Agree
- Birthplace of democracy and philosophy
- Olympic games originated there
- More intellectual freedom and debate
- Greek art and architecture unmatched
- Philosophy shaped Western thought
Disagree
- Roman engineering was superior
- Better infrastructure and roads
- More stable government system
- Roman law influences us today
- Greater military protection
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