WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Romans looked for common ground between their major gods and those of the Greeks (interpretatio graeca), adapting Greek myths and iconography for Latin literature and Roman art, as the Etruscans had.

Detailed explanation-2: -Although the Romans were heavily influenced by ancient Greece, they were able to make improvements to certain borrowed Greek designs and inventions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ancient Romans Incorporated Greek Gods Into Their Religion Many of the gods prominent in ancient Rome were adapted from earlier Greek mythology. This was because there were many Greek colonies in Rome’s lower peninsula whose ideas filtered into Roman culture.

Detailed explanation-4: -Perhaps the most famous Roman, Julius Caesar, saw Greece as an important cultural and political model for Rome. Caesar used the Greek general, Alexander the Great, as an inspiration for how he would lead Rome’s army and government.

Detailed explanation-5: -Roman religion was highly influenced by Greek religion. The Romans made Greek gods as their own, but gave them Roman names. The Romans were more concerned with following the correct rituals than with stories about their gods.