Chapter 32: Ancient Rome
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- 32.3 Etruscan Engineering
- 32.4 Etruscan Sporting Events
- 32.5 Greek Architecture
- An important structure the Romans adapted was the arch. The arch sat on two pillars. The center keystone held the rest of the stones tightly.
- 32.6 Greek Writing
- Slave fighting was an event the Romans adapted. Slaves fought to the death with swords and small shields.
- 32.7 Greek Art
- Romans made their buildings based on Greek designs. They learned how to make their buildings out of concrete. Over time, they built larger buildings.
- 32.8 Greek Religion
- The Roman carved important documents on plaques that were displayed to the public. They also carved on columns for everyone to see.
- Pottery was a valuable art because of its beauty and usefulness. They were used as vessels to carry items such as food, water, and wine. The pottery's designs showed gods and heroes.
- Romans had their own gods and rituals, but their religion changed when they came in contact with other religions. When coming across a god similar to their own, the Romans mixed the gods' characteristics with their own.
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