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Roman Culture as a Reflection of Greece 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 turns to Greek mythology and to the Gre