Western Civilization

Template:StubWestern Civilization is the name given to one of the four great and ancient civilizations of the world. It began in Ancient Greece more than 3000 years ago, and currently covers Europe, North America, and Australasia. Traditionally, the major religion has been Christianity, but Western Civilization has its roots in the pagan traditions of the Greeks. Western Civilization is no longer particularly religious in its outlook.

Western values, which have always emphasised individual rights and freedoms, are often contrasted with the values of the other great civilizations of the world, those of the Middle East, India, and China.^{[Citation Needed]}