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What civilization had the greatest influence on the Roman religion?

Several civilizations had an influence on Roman religion. The largest is probably ancient Greece. Many of the Roman gods have Greek equivalents (ex. Zeus=Jupiter). Another important early influence came from the Etruscans (from the area north of Rome). The third would probably be Egypt. There are also civilizations that influenced Greek religion, which in turn influenced Roman, like Summerian, but that makes the list longer.


People that mainly influence the Romans?

Roman society is said to have been influenced by two cultures, the Greeks and the Etruscans. The Etruscans more than likely influenced Roman society and Roman culture more heavily because Rome was surrounde4d by Etruscan territory and was ruled by Etruscan kings. The Greek influence came about as a result of Roman expansion.


What changes happened to the Etruscans when Rome conquered them?

They were absorbed into the expanding Roman Empire.


What civilization influenced the ancient Romans the most?

The civilisation which had the greatest influence on Roman civilisation was that of the Greeks. In the early days the Etruscans and Sabines also had a degree of influence.Greek civilisation. In fact the Eastern Empire was Greek and upper class Romans embraced aspects of Greek culture.


Which is true about the Etruscans?

The Etruscans contributed to Roman culture through leading urbanization and helping to develop more advanced social and political organization in the Roman Kingdom. They introduced a distinct culture is ancient Italy and a writing system. The last 3 kings of the Roman Kingdom are said to be of Etruscan descent. They also traced their line of descent through the maternal line, which is different from many other cultures who trace it through the paternal line.

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Who were the Etruscans and what did they do to influence Romans?

The Etruscans were an Italian state which existed prior to the rise of the Roman Republic & were incorporated into it when the Roman state conquered all of mainland Italy. Their influence on Roman culture was in itself minimal.


What civilization had the greatest influence on the Roman religion?

Several civilizations had an influence on Roman religion. The largest is probably ancient Greece. Many of the Roman gods have Greek equivalents (ex. Zeus=Jupiter). Another important early influence came from the Etruscans (from the area north of Rome). The third would probably be Egypt. There are also civilizations that influenced Greek religion, which in turn influenced Roman, like Summerian, but that makes the list longer.


Who were the Etruscan and how did they influence roman civilization?

the etruscans help romans them building and the towns


People that mainly influence the Romans?

Roman society is said to have been influenced by two cultures, the Greeks and the Etruscans. The Etruscans more than likely influenced Roman society and Roman culture more heavily because Rome was surrounde4d by Etruscan territory and was ruled by Etruscan kings. The Greek influence came about as a result of Roman expansion.


When did Roman Numerals developed?

They were developed by the Etruscans who once had a powerful influence over the Romans.


When where roman numbers invented?

The Roman numeral system was created by the Etruscans who once had a powerful influence over the ancient Romans.


Who developed the roman numeral counting system?

It was the Etruscans who once had a powerful influence over the Romans


Where there other civilizations in Italy?

yes, the etruscans.


Did the Etruscans invent the Roman numbers?

Yes, the Etruscans invent the Roman Numbers.


Why is x used for 10 in Roman numerals?

Because the Roman numeral system was first created by the Etruscans who used the symbol of X for 10 and not is much known about the Etruscans nor even where they came from but they did have a large influence over the Romans.


What is roman numeral based on?

The Roman numeral system is based on the Etruscan numeral system and the Etruscans once had a powerful influence over the ancient Romans.


Why invented the Romans numerals and symbols?

The Roman numeral system was created by the Etruscans who once had a powerful influence over the Romans.