WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Roman culture was greatly influenced by the ____ and the ____
A
Etruscans/Greeks
B
Greeks/Latins
C
Etruscans/Latins
D
Gladiators/Palatines
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Romans borrowed and adapted ideas from the Greeks, as well as the Etruscans. Greek architecture was one important influence on the Romans. The Greeks built marble temples as homes for their gods. Temples like the Parthenon had stately columns that added to their beauty.

Detailed explanation-2: -Despite the ambivalence, nearly every facet of Roman culture was influenced by the Greeks, and it was a Greco-Roman culture that the Roman empire bequeathed to later European civilization.

Detailed explanation-3: -In time, Romans learned to use concrete to make even larger buildings, such as the Pantheon in Rome. They also used concrete to build huge stadiums like the Colosseum and Circus Maximus. These stadiums were used for gladiator fights and chariot races. The Greek alphabet was used and changed by the Etruscans.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Yes, Roman art was influenced by both Greek and Etruscan traditions, but there’s a fine line between appreciation and plagiarism. Roman art represented a unique blending of Greek, Etruscan, and local Roman tastes to create a distinct artistic tradition.

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