Hellenistic, Greek, & Roman Cultures Unit 1, SSWH 3 c and d p. 137 -143
SSWH 3 c & d Analyze the contributions of Hellenistic and Roman culture; include law, gender, and science. Describe polytheism in the Greek and Roman world and the origins and diffusion of Christianity in the Roman world.
Why are modern societies based on the achievements of the Romans and the Greeks?
Hellenistic Blending of cultures: Greek plus Persia, India, & Egypt (Greek PIE) Alexandria, Egypt: #1 place for trade & commerce, art, architecture, & education Science discoveries: Sun larger than Earth, planets revolve around Sun (Heliocentric), old thought Earth center of universe (Geocentric), circumference of the Earth
Greeks Law—Democracy Language—Koine (Common Greek) becomes the international Language Religion-VERY IMPORTANT, taboo if you didn’t worship/Greek gods: Lifelike (love, hate) Zeus, Hera, Athena (main gods) Legacy-foundation of Greco-Roman Culture
Romans Strength, performance, & solidarity Law: innocent, equal treatment, burden of proof accuser, punishment for actions, law flexible for interpretation Language: from Latin Gender: women had few rights, little education Legacy of Rome: Engineering, architecture, law, & language
Religions in Rome VERY IMPORTANT, taboo if you didn’t worship Roman gods: govt & religion were linked , Jupiter, Juno, Minerva (main gods)
Christianity Gospels: main source of info on Jesus (founder) Apostles spread Jesus teachings: all people embraced, hope to the powerless, promised eternal life, & offered personal relationship Good roads (open communication) helped spread message p. 166-171
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