Day 8

Day 8


Read 178-183 and answer questions 1 & 5

1. Define
  • Greco-Roman Culture- The mixing of elements of Greek, Hellenistic, and roman culture to produce this new culture.
  • Pompeii- A town that got covered in thick ash after Vesuvius erupted.
  • Virgil- A poet who spent ten years writing the Aeneid.
  • Tacitus- Roman historian who presented accurate facts.
  • Aqueduct- Bring water into cities and towns.
5. What influence did latin have on the development of western languages?
Latin was developed into many different languages. In English, we have many words that come from latin. 

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