Italian cities lost many of their cultural aspects and traditions because they were roman culture.
a. opposed to
b. ignorant of
c. threatened by
d. immersed in

C. threatened by

Explanation:

    To understand the traces of Roman culture one must be aware of the various forms of cultural expression. The Romans developed their culture from the fine arts, being heirs of the Greek arts, based on paintings and sculptures. They left mosaics in the territories they conquered as a way of marking their domain. Architecture can also be understood as one aspect of Roman art. In the amphitheaters were presented pieces intended to educate and entertain the population, in addition to the gladiator games. Latin is one of the most emblematic cultural traits of the Romans, as it was the basis of several other languages, scattered around the world, such as our Portuguese language, but also Italian, French and Spanish, among many others. The Romans also developed the literature, and several authors stood out as Cicero, Ovid and Virgil. Roman law is another aspect of Roman culture that has spread throughout the world and underpinned so many societies, including the USA.