Similarities Between Greece And Rome

Conquering most of the European continent and parts of Africa and Asia, the Roman Empire was the most colossal domain seen on the face of our Earth. This supremacy was one of those few that was never satisfied with what it had and was always hungry for more, thus leading the Romans to their fall in 509 B.C. Within their empire were the two countries of Italy and Greece, known for many successful advancements. Even though they were controlled by the same government, Greece and Rome (Italy) had many contrarieties such as politics, art and the role of women. But, they also had some common traits such as wealth, geography and complications.
First, in terms of politics, Greece and Rome clashed with each other like two north poles of a magnet, this …show more content…
“Both Greece and Rome are historically remembered for their contribution to today’s building architecture. The Greeks were responsible for incorporating three different architectural styles: Corinthian, Doric, and Ionic. Greek architecture inspired the Romans, who in turn adopted Grecian style, however they incorporated arches and aqueducts in their buildings” (Victoria, Differences Between Romans and Greeks). Many would argue that the Romans has copied the Greeks and added some variations to call it their own. Yet, one has to acknowledge that the Greeks only began to use arches, iron and concrete after the Romans incorporated them into their structures. In order to identify Greek and Roman architecture, one can observe the arches and building material to see the diversity of the art within the …show more content…
Both countries were located on the Mediterranean Sea, which “is the central feature of the vast geographical region that has produced some of the greatest civilizations in history, including those of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome” (Moulton, 90). For the most part, the sea was used for trade between countries and states. One downside of the Greek country was that they were separated by hilly terrain which kept each city-state away from each other, with little communication. While the mountainous region was bad for communication, it protected the country from unwanted immigration, whereas, the Romans did not have alpine landscapes, hence allowing the Italic tribes (from Italy) to come into the empire. The geography varied slightly among the two regions, but a common factor was the Mediterranean Sea which produced similarities between the neighboring countries of Ancient Rome, Greece and