Roman Religion Flashcard

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What dominated the city of Rome and told a powerful story about the central role religion played in Roman society?

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Temples

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How was religion in Roman society mainly practiced? Options: Public rituals, Invisible presence, Private worship, Social gatherings and parties

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Public rituals

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Who led the citizens in observing the elaborate set of rituals at the temples of all the gods?

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Religious officials

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What did Roman officials use to decide important decisions, such as going to war? Options: Reading entrails of animals, Studying the flight of birds, Both A and B, Neither A or B

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Both A and B

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What were the SOCIAL aspects of religion in Rome?

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Big meals and celebrations

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What did the inscription on the altar to Silvanus indicate?

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Worship of the gods, Opportunity for a big meal, Celebration with friends.

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What did the tiny inscription made by a Roman army officer to Hercules indicate?

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His hope/prayer for heroic strength and glory; Worship of Hercules

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In the 1st century, what became an increasingly important initiate cult that would ultimately supplant the state religion and other cults entirely?

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Christianity