Ancient Rome Assignment
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- Romans became excellent builders because they learned many techniques about engineering from the Etruscans. Two important Etruscan structures the Romans adapted were the arch and the cuniculus.
- Romans also adapted two bloody Etruscan sporting events. The first was slave fighting. Slave fights were held at funerals of their dead master.The two slaves of their dead master would fight to the death. After being congratulated, the winner was executed. The next sport was chariot racing. If a chariot overturned, they could be dragged under the chariot's wheel or trampled by the horse. often result in injury or death.
- The Romans adapted ideas from the Greeks. Greek architecture was one important influence on the Romans. The Romans used Greek designs in their own public buildings.
- The Greek alphabet was adopted and then changed by the Etruscans. The Romans then borrowed and altered the Etruscan alphabet.
- Both the Etruscans and the Romans admired Greek pottery, painting, and sculpture. The Romans acquired some Greek ideas from Etruscan art and borrowed others directly from the Greeks.
- The religion of Romans was a blend of many influences. The Greeks worshipped a number of gods and goddesses who governed every part of Greek life.
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