The document compares and contrasts the ancient Greek and Anglo-Saxon civilizations. It notes that while the civilizations differed in many ways, they shared some key similarities. Both were divided into separate political units, either city-states in Greece or kingdoms in Anglo-Saxon England. They also achieved similar cultural developments like epics and pottery/jewelry making. Additionally, both societies engaged in warfare to conquer others and gain territory due to living in harsh environments that required warlike behaviors.