1. What are the most important social characteristics of the two mentioned civilizations?
   1. The eastern culture is also called the “oriental culture” or the “communalistic culture” or the “dependent culture”. so, Eastern civilization is characterized by its emphasis on collectivism, tradition, and harmony, as well as its rich artistic and philosophical traditions.
   2. The western culture is also called the “individualistic culture” or the “independent culture” and is characterized. so, western civilization is characterized by its emphasis on scientific and technological advancement, capitalism, and global influence.
   3. Western countries values individualism and personal autonomy that Eastern civilization values collective goals and social harmony.
   4. A person from the west is more free and flexible to reach decisions on his/her own while unlike what happens in the east where families make more decisions collectively
   5. In western culture marriages are not arranged than in eastern culture one
   6. That countries in the west are more liberal than countries in the East.
   7. Countries in the west are more liberal than countries in the East one
2. What are the most important traditions in the two mentioned civilizations?
   1. In eastern cultures paying respect to parents or elders by touching/her feet and so, it is evident the respect for elder and ancestors.
   2. Celebrations of holidays and special occasions, these vary widely by country and region, but include holidays like Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Independence Day , as well as other festivals and events that are celebrated throughout the year.
   3. The types of religions in eastern cultures, such as Islam, Hinduism, Shenism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Taoism whereas official religion in western culture is Catholicism and other smaller religious denominations.
   4. Clothing and rituals are so different in eastern cultures while dressing in western culture in something exotic, not to say exhibitionist.
   5. In eastern cultures paying respect to parents or elders by touching/her feet meanwhile in the western culture that actions are not see.
   6. East Asians bow down as a gesture used when welcoming guests, saying thank you, and apologizing while in Western culture they greet each other with a hug, a kiss on the cheek or shaking hands
   7. In Eastern culture, the tea ritual is more traditional and ancestral than in Western culture.
3. What are the principal differences between the two civilizations?
   1. In eastern cultures, elders are the leaders in the home, and when parents grow old, children are often the ones who take on the responsibility of caring for them in eastern culture
   2. Often in western cultures, an elderly person’s welfare becomes the responsibility of the state in collaboration with children or other close relatives, in other land western cuisine is characterized by a focus on meat, dairy, and wheat-based products
   3. Western communication tends to be more direct and explicit, while Eastern communication often relies on indirect and implicit cues
   4. Western culture tends to be more future-oriented, emphasizing planning and achieving goals, while Eastern culture tends to be more present-oriented, emphasizing living in the moment and enjoying the present
   5. Western culture places more value on individual achievement and merit, while Eastern culture places greater emphasis on social hierarchy and family ties
   6. Western art often emphasizes realism and individual expression, while Eastern art often emphasizes stylization and symbolic representation
   7. Western culture is largely shaped by Christianity, while Eastern culture is influenced by various religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, and Taoism.
4. How did the two civilizations conceive religion and spirituality? Differences and similarities
   1. In western cultures, such as Christian, Jewish, and Muslim, there is a single supreme and personal God, while in eastern cultures, such as Hindu and Buddhist, there are multiple gods and deities
   2. In the West, there has been a long tradition of philosophical inquiry and debate about the nature of God, ethics, and the meaning of life that eastern culture.
   3. In the East, there has been a greater emphasis on intuitive and mystical experience, with an emphasis on meditation, spiritual practices, and the cultivation of inner awareness that western culture
   4. Western culture is based on morality while eastern culture is often associated with specific aspects of nature or human life.
   5. Eastern culture is more mystical than Western culture
   6. Christianity has been the predominant religion in the west for many centuries, and has exerted a great influence on western culture and morality. so, in the West, religion is often seen as a matter of individual choice, belief, and practice, with an emphasis on personal salvation and the relationship between the individual and God. Both also recognize the potential for human suffering and the need to find meaning and purpose in life
   7. On the other hand, in eastern culture, religion has been seen more as a path to enlightenment and liberation from suffering. meanwhile in the East, religion is often viewed as a collective experience, with a focus on community rituals, traditions, and the relationship between the individual and the universe.Both traditions recognize the importance of morality, compassion, and ethical behavior as central to spiritual life.
5. What is the role of the woman in the two civilizations in the past century and now?
   1. Western women have a more open mind and fighter than Eastern women
   2. In eastern culture there is more gender inequality than in western culture
   3. In western culture there are more contributions from women than in eastern culture
   4. In Eastern culture women are more subdued and submissive than Western women
   5. Women in Eastern culture violate their rights more than women in the West
   6. women in western culture fought for equal rights and opportunities in many areas of life, including work, education, and politics
   7. The role of women in oriental culture has traditionally been more limited
6. What do you consider are the most important values and failures of every civilization and why?
   1. The values in western culture are individual freedom, democracy and progress and development. On the other hand he failures in western culture are colonialism and racism, consumerism and materialism and economic and social inequalities.
   2. The values in oriental culture are spirituality,Tradition and family and harmony and balance. on the other hand, the failures in oriental culture are authoritarianism,gender discrimination and violence and conflict.
   3. the culture of the west is more democratic than the east.
   4. Eastern culture is less racist than Western culture
   5. Eastern culture is more grateful than Western culture
   6. Some places in the west have more progress than some places in the west
   7. The eastern government is more authoritarian than the western government
   8. Both the values ​​and the failures that these two cultures can have are important because values ​​are what govern human morality and lead you to compassion for others and the failures of these civilizations are evidenced before the world, to teach us that you have to make improvements and understand human behavior.
7. What do you consider are the most important Contributions of every civilization to humanity? Why?
   1. The contributions of western culture are: democracy, science and technology, art and literature.
   2. The contributions of oriental culture: philosophy and spirituality, traditional medicine and martial arts.
   3. In the Western culture there are the greatest philosophers than in the Eastern culture.
   4. The medicine of the western culture is more conventional than the medicine of the eastern culture
   5. In eastern culture medicine is more traditional than in western culture
   6. In some places of the Eastern culture the technology is more advanced than in the Western culture.
   7. In some places in Eastern culture education is essential and compulsory than in Western culture.
   8. Because they have made important contributions to humanity in various fields, which has had a significant impact on the way we live and think in today's world. By recognizing these contributions, we can value and appreciate cultural diversity and work together to build a more just and equitable future for all..