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Yes, the educated Romans were fluent in Greek. They spoke, read and wrote in it along with Latin. Most upper class Romans were educated in Greece. -- The language of Rome and the Roman Empire was Latin. Greek was a language for the elite; they had to learn it in school or with a tutor. Much like Latin or French for Americans.
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What is Prometheus Roman name?
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Astronauts of different countries working together typically communicate in English.
Who founded Arles France?
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Where did Juno get her name?
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What is Ancient Romans speak?
The Romans spoke Italian, Greek and Latin as it spread its empire.
What launuage did the Romans speak?
The Romans spoke Latin, their native language. The educated were also fluent in Greek.
How do Romans speak?
Ancient Romans spoke Latin (and Greek). They don't anymore; Latin is a 'dead' language. Modern Romans speak Italian mostly. "How" they speak is with their tongue, teeth, lips and cheeks ... just like we do. The Romans always spoke Italian.
What are the Roman achievements in language?
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What language did the Romans speak during the time of Jesus?
Primarily Aramaic, but some Hebrew and Greek, too.
What influenece did the Greeks have on the Romans?
The ancient Greek culture became part of Roman culture. Romans admired the philosophy, poetry, and the prose of the ancient Greeks. The architecture in Athens for example had an influence on Roman architecture. Greek tutors even as slaves were teachers of the aristocratic Romans. The early Roman army used the Greek phalanx for a time. Most upper class Romans could speak Greek as well as Latin.
Did Romans speak Latin or Italian?
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What was the official language in ancient Rome?
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What do Greek people speak?
Greek people speak Modern Greek.
What do Romans speak?
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What language do the Greek speak?
The Greek people speak Greek. It is the official language of Greece and is also spoken by Greek communities around the world.
What did Romans do to Greek Mythology?
The Romans, simply put, took Greek mythology and renamed the gods.
