Question

Describe outside influences in Roman literature and philosophy.

A. Most of Roman philosophy was based on Latin influences that were passed down.
B. Roman literature included a mixture of Greek and Hellenistic influences as well as Latin.
C. Roman philosophy was mostly from Germanic influences from Rome's northern borders.
D. Classic Roman literature usually had themes of Greek and Roman competition.​

Answer 1

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

Step-by-step 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.