There are two main types of âinternational organisationâ: âInter-governmental organisationsâ (IGOs), such as the United Nations or European Union. The members of these organisations are sovereign states and the organisations are established by formal agreements or treaties between their members.
Of all the cultures to have influenced contemporary Western civilization, Ancient Greece is perhaps the most powerful. According to LeadershipClassics.org, the imprint of the ancient Greeks on Western society spans such diverse areas as politics, philosophy, science, art, architecture and sports. Additionally, according to History-World.org, the impact of Greek literature cannot possibly be overestimated. Continue Reading.
The Etruscans, being heavily influenced by the Greeks, also introduced the Greek alphabet, thus introducing Greek influence into Roman culture. In fact, Roman nobles during this period would send their sons to be educated in Etruscan schools much as they would later send their sons to Greece for an education.