<span>True. Greece and Rome are the cradle of civilization for the Western world. Philosophy, logic, and math are the foundation of science. The recorded discussions and questioning methods of Socrates lead to scientific method and the ability to question meaning, which leads to discovery and common understanding.</span>
Specific people who valued religion quite significantly played a role in this. I have studied this material so long ago that I cannot name those particular figures. Do some research and I'm sure you'll be able to find out for yourself.
