WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -What was the origin and diffusion of major ideas in mathematics, science, and technology that occurred in classical Rome? Many Roman ideas in these areas originated from Greek ones. In their technology, Roman engineers put Greek principles in mathematics and science to practical use.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Romans gained from the Greek influence in other areas: trade, banking, administration, art, literature, philosophy and earth science. In the last century BC it was a must for every rich young man to study in Athens or Rhodes and perfect their knowledge of rhetoric at the large schools of philosophy.

Detailed explanation-3: -For example, the Romans adopted the Greek pantheon of Gods and Goddesses but changed their names: the Greek god of war was Ares, whereas the Roman god of war was Mars. The ancient Romans also copied ancient Greek art.

Detailed explanation-4: -Roman cultural built itself upon the remnants of the much older Greek civilization. Classical Greece began with the Persian Wars in the 5th Century BCE.