Which group of Europeans dominated Western culture after the Greeks?

The Romans are recognized as the group that dominated Western culture following the influence of the Greeks. This dominance stemmed from their ability to absorb and adapt elements of Greek culture, philosophy, and governance, while simultaneously expanding their empire across Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

The Romans made significant contributions to architecture, law, engineering, and military organization, which laid the groundwork for modern Western society. Their emphasis on legal systems and civic organization can still be seen today in many aspects of Western civilization, including concepts of democracy and governance derived from both their own practices and those of the Greeks.

In contrast, the Moors, while influential especially in the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal), did not have the same wide-ranging impact on Western culture. The Phoenicians were traders who contributed to the spread of the alphabet but lacked the cultural or political dominance that the Romans achieved. The Persians, while a major influence in their own right, mainly affected regions in the Middle East and did not have the same enduring impact on what is recognized as Western culture. Therefore, the Romans stand out as the primary cultural force following the Greeks.