Great question and one that is important. Here are a few factors:
1. They developed a new style of warfare and because of this, they were able to defeat a lot of people (hoplite warfare).
2. They were also good farmers and were able to live off the land.
3. They were able to create great cities that fostered community. Many cities also had great civic pride, always something necessary for cities to grow.
4. They also developed great architecture many of which can still be seen.
5. They also excelled in learning. Think of their luminaries - Plato, Aristotle, Euripides, Sophocles. We still read them in school!
In short, the Greek were an amazing people.
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