Topics in Cultural Studies
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Abstract
In this chart we will list different distinctions between the Greeks and the Romans, we will look at the government, geographical, economy and trade practices between the Greeks and the Romans civilization.

Descriptions | Greek | Roman | Government | Originally it was kings that ruled Greece; the majority of Greek states were governed by groups of rich land owners called oligarchy, and then democracy which allowed voting by the citizens. This democracy was representative form of government. People voted for a small group of citizens to make the rule and laws for everyone. | Kings originally governed Rome. Then Rome became a republic whose key political players were often of noble blood were part of the Senate and the Assembly. | Geography | Greece and Rome were both Mediterranean countries. Greece was divided into many small areas called city-states. Since the land was mountainous, cities and states were separated from each other, and it was very difficult to travel from one to another. | Rome and Greece were both Mediterranean countries. Rome was inland and did not have the natural hilly borders to keep intruders out. | Economy | The main economy of Greece was based on agriculture. The Greeks mainly lived on self-sufficient wheat producing farms. | The economy of Rome was based on agriculture. The Romans imported their wheat and annexed provinces that could provide them with this crop. The Romans also traded a lot. The economy of Rome was dependent on slave labor from the expansion of the empire. They also turned toward estates that produced olive oil and wine. | Art | Greek sculptors produced an ideal artistic form. Greeks art was considered to be more superior to Romans Art | Roman artists produced realistic portraits for decoration. | Philosophy | Ancient Greeks viewed the world in a way that one