Which Aspects of Etruscan and Greek Culture Influenced Rome the Most and the Least

Did Not Influence Rome Greek Philosophy Greek Pottery Etruscan Government

Moderately Influenced Rome Greek Science Greek Theatre Greek Writing Greek Coinage Etruscan Sculpture Etruscan Social Organization Greek Monumental Buildings

Greatly Influenced Rome Etruscan Architecture Etruscan Engineering Etruscan Metalworking Etruscan Mysticism Etruscan Sporting Events Greek Mythology

Greek Philosophy Philosophy was not an important part of Roman Culture. Rome was based warfare and conquer. They cared little for philosophy. The only part of philosophy Romans encouraged was oration, or public speaking.

Greek Pottery Pottery was not a major trading good sold by Rome. Pottery was not as important to Roman culture as other Greek or Etruscan ideas.

Etruscan Government Etruscan Government was not very important to the Romans because Rome was only a kingship for a insignificant amount of time compared to how long they were a republic and an empire.

Greek Science Science was not as important to Rome as other ideas, but it was still useful. Without Rome’s military advantage from better equipment, Rome would not have been so powerful.

Greek Theatre Greek theatre developed from religious rites. Many of Rome’s Gods and Goddess's are closely related. This would mean that religious festivals are similar, and at the festivals there would be entertainment, such as plays.

Greek Writing Rome’s alphabet came from the Greek alphabet. All of Rome’s laws and doctrines were written in this language. Without a written language, laws would not be known and information could not be passed down. This would prevent new Romans from learning more than what was known before. Rome spread this new alphabet through all of Europe, and because of it they are based on Rome’s language and are called Romance languages.

Greek Coinage Coins allowed trade to be more efficient among Rome’s cities and other countries.

Etruscan Sculpture Rome built many sculptures of gods and goddess’s.

Etruscan Social Organization Rome was a very effective empire because of its social organization. The Roman rulers placed a governor in each conquered city that enforced the empires laws and collected taxes. This allowed the Kings, Consuls, Generals and Emperors to expand Rome’s borders without having to worry about cities revolting.

Greek Monumental Buildings Roman monuments expanded Rome’s culture and made cities like Rome a popular place to live in to see the sites.

Etruscan Architecture Rome was famous because of the beautifully designed buildings and walls.

Etruscan Engineering Rome’s architecture allowed effective sewers and running water to help keep the immense city of Rome clean.

Etruscan Metalworking Metalworking was an important part of Roman culture because of its huge military advantage. Rome’s conquests were largely dependent on its armor and weapons. The Gaul and the Germanic tribes had wooden shields and didn’t wear shirts. All they had was usually a spear or a sword. On the other hand, Roman soldiers had helmets, huge shields, different types of armor, depending on the time period, a short stabbing sword, called a gladius and a dagger. This advantage allowed Rome to slaughter the Gauls and destroy the Germanic tribes.

Etruscan Mysticism Romans were very superstitious. This may have been caused by the Etruscans. An example of their superstition was when Rome converted to Christianity. Before a battle, the emperor Constantine had a dream where god told him his men would be protected and win the battle if they followed him. Constantine ordered his men to paint a cross on all of their shields before the battle. Rome won the battle and changed the Roman Empire’s religion to Christianity.

Etruscan Sporting Events Etruscan Sporting events inspired Rome’s most famous building: The Coliseum. It was used to hold gladiator events and was sometimes flooded for naval battles.

Greek Mythology Almost all of Rome’s gods were based on their Greek counterparts. Religion was a big part of Roman life and it started from the Greeks.