Answer:
I won't write your essay, but I'll give you some help with it.
Explanation:
People today and 2,000 years ago revered the famous because they were people to look up too, like role models.
Romans made tributes, like food and crops. We don't do that, we simply look up to them, and give the ones we like support.
From what I know, there is no risk in our culture. When you say back then, I assume you mean the settlers. Well, the risk for the settlers was the Native Americans, and of course the regular dangers of the wild.
