Question

Describe outside influences in Roman literature and philosophy.

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct answer is B. Roman literature included a mixture of Greek and Hellenistic influences as well as Latin.

Explanation:

B is correct answer because Romans wanted to incorporate all the good characteristic of the previous periods, and they relied a lot on the contribution of the Greek and Hellenistic culture and philosophy. Some would even say that Romans copied a lot from them.

A is not correct as Latin influence in philosophy was not that high as it was for the influence of the Magna Graecia for example.

C is not correct as Romans considered Germanic tribes barbaric.

D is not correct as Romans believed that they have continued the Greek civilization and relied a lot on the story of how Aeneas came to Italy after the Trojan war.