Classwork Day 8

1. Definitions:

Greco-Roman Culture: The mixing of elements of Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman culture.
Pompeii: A town in Rome where you can find some of the best examples of Roman paintings.
Virgil: A poet who spent ten years writing the most famous work of Latin literature, the Aeneid.
Tacitus: A roman historian notable among ancient historians because he presented the facts correctly.
aqueduct: Designed by Roman engineers to bring water into cities and towns.

5. What influence did Latin have on the development of Western languages?
Latin was the main influence in developing languages like French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Romanian. It is also the reason why have the words in the english language have Latin roots.