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The Egyptians Influence On Western Civilization

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Jessica,

I want to start by saying I have so much respect for the fact that you really took the time to consider your answer and go with the less popular choice. Unfortunately, I have to disagree. I looked up Western Civilization to see what exactly the phrase refers to and found that it is used to refer to the modern culture of western Europe and North America1 . I agree that the Egyptians had a great impact on the world, but I believe the ideals of the Hebrew civilization had a greater impact on Western Civilization specifically. Not all people practice Christianity or Judaism, but their ideals, such as respect for women and equal treatment of all people, are universal to our society no matter what religion a person may claim.

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