Greek and Roman Culture, Politics, and Technology

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What is Greek culture?

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Philosophy (Socrates, Plato, etc), Art (statues), Greek alphabet

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What is Greek politics?

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Democracy: rule by the people

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What is Greek Technology?

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Mathematics: Pythagorean Theorem

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What is Roman culture?

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Philosophy (Virgil), Art (frescoes, mosaics), Latin language is the basis for Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian.

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What is Roman politics?

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Republic: rule by elected officials

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What is Roman Technology?

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Aqueducts, Roman Road system

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Political factors affecting the Roman Empire?

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Civil wars and division of the empire weakened it

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Social factors affecting the Roman Empire?

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Corruption and division between the rich and poor

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Economic factors affecting the Roman Empire?

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Tax burden, division of classes, poor harvests

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Military factors affecting the Roman Empire?

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Low funds for military, hired mercenaries, no loyalty