Why did the writings of the poet virgil and the historian livy focus on the rise and the fall of the roman power?
a: they wanted romes enemies to fear its power
b: they wanted to elevate roman history above greek history
c: they wanted to arouse patriotism and restore traditional roman virtues
d: they want to revise roman history to reveal romes cruelty

Option C. The writings of the poet Virgil and the historian Livy focus on the rise and the fall of the roman power because they wanted to arouse patriotism and restore traditional roman virtues.

Explanation:

Both Virgil and Livy are important and recognized figures within Ancient roman Literature. Virgil was one of the most famous roman poets, known for writing the epic poem "The Aeneid". Livy on the other hand, was the most famous roman historian who wrote 142 volumes of history that covered from the founding of Rome to the Augustus's reign days.

Both authors wrote their pieces by incorporating real events of the Roman Empire, with the objective of spreading the traditional roman ceremonies, cultural and religious customs and to show how romans were proud of their community and their past.

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