and contrast the different elements or features of early Greek and Roman cultures. This summary will also have some examples of various features. The reason for the study of the Greek and Roman culture is according to (Sayre (2013) has influenced the western cultures in the in state and history. The Laws, art, commerce, and politics of the western system writing can be traced back to the two civilizations. | Greek Civilization | Roman Civilization | Geography: | Located in Eastern Mediterranean
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Greeks | Romans | Greek city-states were separated from one another by countryside; all surrounding water. | Rome was inland on one side of the Tiber river. The Italic tribes did not have hills of the countryside to keep them out of Rome. | Most Greek buildings were made with mud, wood, plaster, and stone. These buildings did not stand over long periods of time. Save for the textures of marble and limestone they used to construct their temples which some still remain. | Romans used too marble
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Topics in Cultural Studies Project 1 By Crystal Grant The Greek and the Romans inspired each other but they also have their share of differences. From the Greek architecture who inspired Roman architecture, created the known genre that is called classical architecture. ANCIENT GREEK | ANCIENT ROMANS | Typically built with mud, wood, plaster and stone | Construct their temples with marble or limestone | Began their histories as city-states. | Began their histories as city-states. |
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by Romans. This is called cultural diffusion. An example of cultural diffusion in Rome is the architecture. By trading or learning about Greece, the Romans developed a style of architecture similar to the Greek style. Both civilizations have architecture that feature pillars and buildings built for gods or goddesses. In addition, many Roman gods can be translated into Greek gods. For example, the Greek god Zeus would be the Roman god Jupiter and the Greek goddess Aphrodite would be the Roman goddess
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He claimed he restored the republic. He now controlled all of Rome--- including the empire. He became the first emperor of Rome. Roman religion is deeply rooted in an ancient belief in spirits. They believed that spirits guided peoples lives. over time, the spirits became gods and goddesses over the Romans. Every one had special powers. The chief god of the Romans was Jupiter, he controlled the sky, daylight, and weather. They also had temples for their gods, at altars in courtyards, sheep were
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culture 4. Hellenistic Greece * Duration of the Hellenistic period * Characteristics of the Hellenistic period * Impact of the Hellenistic period on Greece’s culture 5. Roman Greece * Transition to Roman Greece * Characteristics of the period under Roman rule * Impact of the Greek culture on Rome 6. Political structure of Ancient Greece 7. Social structure of Ancient Greece 8. War in Ancient Greece 9. Religion in Ancient Greece 10. Impact of Ancient
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1. Roman Verism was often used by the Romans in marble sculptures of heads. Verism, often described as "warts and all", shows the imperfections of the subject, such as warts, wrinkles and furrows. “The beautiful head of the Buddha, with its expression of deep repose, was also made in the frontier region of Gandhara. (Gombrich, E.H. The Story of Art. 97. Print.)” “This attention to realistic detail almost exaggerating the effect of aging on people is a characteristic of Roman sculpture (Watson, Mark
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Elements of Greek and Roman Cultures By Agnes Lind The following chart compares and contrast distinguishing elements of early Greek and Roman cultures. The chart will also provide a couple examples of various features. Elements Greek Culture Roman Culture Government Each little city-state had its own polis. They called this citadel an acropolis. It served many purposes. They debated issues of the laws and
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Although a there was much change between the empires, there were many continuities as well such as religious views, social class relations, philosophies, and social activities. One of the major changes between Greece rule and Roman rule was the territory that was controlled. The Greek Empire stretched from Macedonia to Punjab. It could have been expanded further, but Alexander the Greats troops did not wish to push farther into India after
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Midterm Exam The basis for the development of western civilization stems over hundreds of years and involved many different cultures and regions. As civilization evolved different cultures naturally had an impact on one another. The Hebrews, Greeks and Romans did just this, influence one another and these influences carried on to life, as it is known today. From 1500-900 B.C. the Hebrews proved to be a pliable society who endured very hard times coming out with their culture relatively unbroken.
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