Rome's greatness grew out of its imperial program of conquering others and establishing colonies, for example, the Greeks. The Ancient Romans acquired many of their cultural habits from the Ancient Greeks. The Greeks inspired the Romans from everyday customs and laws to architectural designs and style. To their credit, the Romans recognized the richness of Greek art and architecture, and they sought to emulate the Greek masters -- and the Greek styles and themes -- in their own art. The Romans also acquired and used part of the ancient Greek system of education. In essence, Roman culture emerged from the great Greek culture; however, they had similarities as well as differences. Greece concentrated on social and human advancements in their culture. Rome spent their time strengthening their government systems, and architecture.

To a large degree, the Romans brought Greek (and Hellenistic) culture to world attention. Romans patronized Greek artists and artisans in the glorification of a vast world of their own, Roman creation. It is no surprise, then, that the Roman poet Virgil tur

ns to Greek mythology and to the Greek epics as he fashions his own description of the origins and destiny of the Roman state, The Aeneid . His aim is to situate Rome in line with what was considered the great literary tradition of the time -- the Greek. Virgil's work thus is both polemic and propaganda: his blending of history and mythology provides a platform for the imperial agenda that Augustus will undertake.

The education system was also different from the Greeks. The goal of education in Greece was to be virtuous, learn and grow; nonetheless, in ancient Rome the goal was to be an effective speaker. School started before sunrise and did not end until late afternoon. In early Roman days, a child’s education took place in the home where parents taught their children everything they knew. The father instructed his sons in Roman laws, history, customs, and physical training. This prepared them for war. Girls were taught to spin, weave, and sew by their mothers. The Roman family was patriarchal. The father of the family was seen as the head and the representation of the clan.. The purpose of this was for work and the prese

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