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Greeks were seen as being more sophisticated and cultured than the Romans. It also influenced the form of government in Rome, the buildings in Rome, and their language
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∙ 10y agoThe Romans elites looked up to the Greeks. They absorbed Hellenistic culture, which was the culture of the Greeks of that time. In short, they became hellenised.
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How did Greek culture influence other cultures?
Other cultures were influenced by ancient Greek culture because they had established so many colonies throughout the Mediterranean Sea. Westerly at least as far as Sicily and the Southern Italian peninsula, Greek colonies came into contact with other cultures. Many of which were not as advanced as the Greeks and by this they were influenced in a positive way. Greeks also expanded into the eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea and came into contact with peoples in Syria, Judea among other nations. Their "Hellenistic" culture brought with them the great philosophers of ancient Greece and methods of government. Greek culture also became an influence because of the Roman empire. In many ways, the conquered Greeks, became a significant influence in ancient Rome. As Rome expanded, it not only brought with them Roman culture but also the Hellenistic culture of Greece.
How did Hellenistic culture shape Alexander's empire?
Hellenistic culture in Alexander's empire was very superficial, existing among the upper class. The remainder of the people continued on their own culture.
What this city was the center of commerce and culture in the Hellenistic world?
Alexandria
What is Hellenistic-?
Hellenistic is derived from the Greek's own, self described name "Hellens" so it just means Greek. It is mostly used to describe Ancient Greek History and Culture. They both allowed males to vote.
What four influences blended to form Hellenistic culture?
The Hellenistic period followed Alexander the great conquered of the Persian empire. including Egypt The Greeks founded cities in the conquered areas which led to Greek influence on the Persians and Egyptians. At the same time the Persians and Egyptians had some influence on the Greeks. An Indo-Greek kingdom was formed. In Egypt the Greek ruling dynasty, the Ptolemies) portrayed themselves as pharaohs and adopted elements of Egyptian culture. In the Indo-Greek kingdom some kings converted to Buddhism
Why was the fall of rome a factor in the influence in the decline of greek culture?
.Rome had annexed Greece and absorbed much of its culture
What are two major influences on the Byzantine style?
In the early beginnings of what we term "Byzantium", the two major influences on culture, architecture, arts and politics were the Western Roman "empire" and the Hellenistic Greek influence. Gradually as Rome became a long lost influence, the Greek Orthodox Christian church and Hellenistic traits came to dominate the Byzantine empire.
With the fall of Rome the influence of which culture faded?
Greek
3 example of Athenian influence found in western culture today?
3 example of Athenian influence found in western culture today are Hellenistic Age, Athens and Sparta and Aristotle.
How the Etruscans affected the development of Rome?
Much of the Etruscan culture was infused in early Rome, from their war-like tendencies, their expansionism and their art. You could loosely compare the Etruscan influence on Rome to the British influence on the United States.Much of the Etruscan culture was infused in early Rome, from their war-like tendencies, their expansionism and their art. You could loosely compare the Etruscan influence on Rome to the British influence on the United States.Much of the Etruscan culture was infused in early Rome, from their war-like tendencies, their expansionism and their art. You could loosely compare the Etruscan influence on Rome to the British influence on the United States.Much of the Etruscan culture was infused in early Rome, from their war-like tendencies, their expansionism and their art. You could loosely compare the Etruscan influence on Rome to the British influence on the United States.Much of the Etruscan culture was infused in early Rome, from their war-like tendencies, their expansionism and their art. You could loosely compare the Etruscan influence on Rome to the British influence on the United States.Much of the Etruscan culture was infused in early Rome, from their war-like tendencies, their expansionism and their art. You could loosely compare the Etruscan influence on Rome to the British influence on the United States.Much of the Etruscan culture was infused in early Rome, from their war-like tendencies, their expansionism and their art. You could loosely compare the Etruscan influence on Rome to the British influence on the United States.Much of the Etruscan culture was infused in early Rome, from their war-like tendencies, their expansionism and their art. You could loosely compare the Etruscan influence on Rome to the British influence on the United States.Much of the Etruscan culture was infused in early Rome, from their war-like tendencies, their expansionism and their art. You could loosely compare the Etruscan influence on Rome to the British influence on the United States.
What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquest?
It led to the expansion of Hellenistic culture.
Which group did not settle the area around Rome and influence its culture?
egyptians
The influence of Greek culture faded when?
The influence of Greek culture faded when the Roman Empire rose to power in the Mediterranean. Romans adopted and adapted many aspects of Greek culture, but over time developed their own unique identity that eventually diluted the impact of Greek cultural influence.
How did the interaction from Hellenistic World accelerate social changes in Roman Civilization?
Hellenistic influence on Rome was mainly at a cultural level. The influence was through sculpture, philosophy, medicine and sport. Emperors took Hellenistic rulers as models for the legitimisation of their rule and for their style of statesmanship. Therefore, they helped the establishment of the absolute rule by emperors which replaced the Roman Republic.
What forms of religion developed in the Hellenistic world?
Hellenistic religion is any of the various systems of beliefs and practices of the people who lived under the influence of ancient Greek culture during the Hellenistic period and the Roman Empire (c. 300 BCE to 300 CE).
What Hellenistic culture?
Alexander the greats death brought on the Hellenistic era
How did Greek culture influence other cultures?
Other cultures were influenced by ancient Greek culture because they had established so many colonies throughout the Mediterranean Sea. Westerly at least as far as Sicily and the Southern Italian peninsula, Greek colonies came into contact with other cultures. Many of which were not as advanced as the Greeks and by this they were influenced in a positive way. Greeks also expanded into the eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea and came into contact with peoples in Syria, Judea among other nations. Their "Hellenistic" culture brought with them the great philosophers of ancient Greece and methods of government. Greek culture also became an influence because of the Roman empire. In many ways, the conquered Greeks, became a significant influence in ancient Rome. As Rome expanded, it not only brought with them Roman culture but also the Hellenistic culture of Greece.
