Roman Empire
The history of the Roman Empire has long been a topic of discussion amongst those who are interested in ancient political and social structures. The purpose of this discussion is to explore the subject of the Roman Empire and the impact of this empire on historic events in the world. More specifically the essay will focus on the development of Roman religious and family values and how they were impacted by the introduction of Greek culture and philosophy into Roman society after 200 BC. The research will also explain the factors that lead to the Roman Revolution of 133-31 BC. In addition, the causes, conduct and results of the Second Punic War will be investigated. Lastly, the research will focus on the development of the Roman Army from its early days as a citizen militia to the professional armies of the 1st century BC.
Greek Influence on Roman Religious and family values
As it pertains to the impact of Greek influence on Roman Religion, there were many changes that occurred after 200 B.C. According to a book entitled A History of Rome, Greek influence on Roman religion was most noticeable as it pertained to the introduction of New Gods and temples. The book explains that "under Graeso-Etruscan influence, old Italic deities were transformed. For example, Liber Pater, god of fruitfulness, who, assimilated to the Etruscan Fufluns and Thracian Dionysus, became Bacchus, god of wine and resurrection." In addition, other gods were assimilated in much the same way. The author explains that many temples were built and a national religious developed throughout the Roman Empire. Greek philosophy also became quite pervasive following 200 B.C.
Prior to 200 B.C. men and women within the context of the family, played very traditional roles as it pertained to. However, after 200 B.C. gender roles within the family began to change as a result of the introduction of Greek culture. One of the major differences occurred in the area of divorce. Following 200 B.C. The number of divorces increased significantly. In addition,...
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