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The Romans believed in more than one god. What is the belief in more than one god called?

• monotheism

• polytheism

• monarchy

• atheistic

Select all of the beliefs the Romans had about their gods. Select 2

• The Romans were polytheistic

• The Romans believed their deities had human like qualities and were important in everyday life

• The Romans were monotheistic

• The Romans did not believe in any gods

Which of the following words is a synonym for gods?

• monotheism

• polytheism

• deities

• angels

The Romans decorated public buildings and fountains with images of their gods. What can we tell about the Romans by this fact?

• They liked to decorate their houses

• They did not believe in any gods since they only decorated with their images

• They were monotheistic

• The gods were important to the Roman people

Select all of the following things the Romans believed about their religion. 2

• Religion was important in the everyday life of the Romans

• They worshipped the God of Abraham

• The Romans took the Greek gods and gave them Roman names

• They believed in the Egyptian gods

Which of the following is evidence that the Roman gods were important in the everyday life of the Romans? Select 2

• Temples were constructed and open to all people

• There were no churches in Rome

• The Roman people did not pray

• Every Roman home included an altar for its household gods. The head of the family made offerings of incense, wine, honey, and the family meals

Select the behaviors below that the Romans believed their gods posessed. Select 2

• expressing emotion

• feasting and being married

• could not see all

• could not protect the Romans

Who was the main Roman god? (He was the Greek god Zeus)

• Hades

• Poseidon

• Neputne

• Jupiter

Romans considered their emperors gods. Who was the first Roman emperor?

• Julius Caesar

• Marc Antony

• Cincinnatus

• Augustus Caesar

What did the Romans believe about other religions?

• They did not tolerate other religions

• The Romans allowed people to practice their religions IF they did not threaten the government

• There were no religions in the empire

• They only believed in one God