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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which reason best explains why the Romans were influenced by Greeks and Etruscans?
A
Roman society existed before Greek and Etruscan societies
B
Roman society valued different peoples and beliefs
C
Rome was geographically near Greece and Etruria
D
Rome was economically dependent on Greece and Etruria
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Influence of Greek Architecture and Writing Greek civilization had a huge influence on Roman culture. The Romans used Greek temple designs in their own buildings. They used Greek-style capital letters in their writing, and many Roman poets were inspired by Greek poetry and stories.

Detailed explanation-2: -It was from the Etruscans that the Romans inherited many of their own cultural and artistic traditions, from the spectacle of gladiatorial combat, to hydraulic engineering, temple design, and religious ritual, among many other things.

Detailed explanation-3: -From very early on, the Etruscans were in contact with the Greek colonies in southern Italy. Greek potters and their works influenced the development of Etruscan fine painted wares (1975.363), and, consequently, new types of Etruscan pottery were created during the Orientalizing period (ca.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Etruscans developed the use of the rounded arch and barrel vault, which the Romans later used in architecture. D.) The Etruscans developed concrete to be used in construction, which the Romans borrowed for their own structures.

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