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Definition of Greco-roman culture?
I would define it as the type of civilization developed by the Greeks and later practiced by the Romans, in the Mediterranean area, from circa 500 BC to circa 500 AD. Art, architecture, literature, science, and the concept of self-government flourished with Greco-Roman civilization. It had some advantages over the civilizations that preceded it, and some advantages over the civilizations that followed it.
What culture influenced the art and architecture of Ancient Rome?
The Romans were a very innovative people, but one possible influence on their architecture would be the Etruscans, who are supposed to have invented the arch, beyond that most of what the Romans built was their own.
How were the Greek gods taken over by the Romans?
The Roman Empire came to include the whole Mediterranean area including Greece, and the Romans soon loved everything Greek, also their gods and the myths about them. The Romans just took the Greek Gods and the myths about them, Romanized their names and claimed them as their own.
Which is largest Greek island?
The largest Greek island by area is Crete.
What is Hercules area of influence?
Hercules was influenced by his father
Describe how the growth of the Roman Empire influenced North Africa?
Rome's takeover of North Africa, and establishment of new colonies there brought Latin culture to the area, adding to existing Greek culture of the city-states.
Definition of Greco-roman culture?
I would define it as the type of civilization developed by the Greeks and later practiced by the Romans, in the Mediterranean area, from circa 500 BC to circa 500 AD. Art, architecture, literature, science, and the concept of self-government flourished with Greco-Roman civilization. It had some advantages over the civilizations that preceded it, and some advantages over the civilizations that followed it.
What culture influenced the art and architecture of Ancient Rome?
The Romans were a very innovative people, but one possible influence on their architecture would be the Etruscans, who are supposed to have invented the arch, beyond that most of what the Romans built was their own.
What are some myths of mastrubation?
Every culture, religion, and area of the country seem to have some sort of urban legend ascribed to this act. Some of the most prevalent myths are that one will either go blind, or begin to grow hair on the palms of ones hands.
What made alexander the great great?
He was a conquerer and a king. But the Greek empire was shrouded in controversy. It Hellenized several parts of area. It enforced Greek culture and traditions on its subjects.
Is studying myths and legends a career?
It can be. You can specialize in it if you become a historian or anthropologist. Or you can become a folklorist who only studies folklore. The primary difference being folklore is limited to an area and is more about the traditions and stories of a culture in a specific area.
What culture influence Byzantine civilization?
The Byzantine civilization was influenced by the Roman administration since it was the East Roman Empire at the begining [330 AD] and the ancient Greek culture since all the citizens were ancient Greek educated.
Can any persone differentiate beteween myths and fables and history and leaborate the use of history in turism?
It depends on the area of history (myth and fable) you are looking into, someone who is studied in Greek history may not know much Greek myth and the same of someone who knows the myths and fables; this is also true of any other area. Someone who knows Egyptian history may not know Chinese and someone who knows the myths and fables of both might not know the history. Yet with enough study of both history and myth/fable, someone usually can say.
What is the largest area named on the map that was not part of greek world?
The largest area on the map that was not part of the Greek world is China. China had a rich and advanced civilization that developed separately from the Greeks, with its own language, culture, and history.
How were the Greek gods taken over by the Romans?
The Roman Empire came to include the whole Mediterranean area including Greece, and the Romans soon loved everything Greek, also their gods and the myths about them. The Romans just took the Greek Gods and the myths about them, Romanized their names and claimed them as their own.
Who is influenced by Jainism?
Influence of Jainism on Indian culture has been on many aspects. Language and Literature, architecture, temples, sculpture, painting, philosophy have all been influenced by Jainism. the practice of the jainism is very much in evry area of india
Why do you think the Romans borrowed many ideas from greek culture?
All cultures (or civilizations) borrow from other cultures. This can be done by various means such as, war, trade, intellectual contact. At the time of the Roman expansion, the Greek culture was predominant in the area. Sicily was Greek and southern Italy itself was heavily populated with Greek cities. It was inevitable that Greek ideas would merge with the Roman practicability.
