Religion in Pompeii 1

Where did public worship often occur in Pompeii?

• In private homes

• At the Temple of Jupiter

• At the Temple of Apollo

• In the Forum

What was required of the animal before it was sacrificed?

• It had to be wild

• It had to be free from any defects

• It had to be a certain color

• It had to be from another town

What was examined to check if the gods had accepted the sacrifice?

• The animal's fur

• The guts, especially the liver

• The animal's bones

• The animal's heart

Which temple celebrated three gods including Jupiter?

• The Temple of Apollo

• The Temple of Vespasian

• The Temple of Fortuna Augusta

• The Temple of Jupiter

What was the Temple of Apollo known for?

• Facing directly onto the forum

• Only allowing priests inside

• Being the oldest sanctuary in Pompeii

• Being the newest temple

What did the Pompeians believe about public religion?

• It was a form of entertainment

• It was unnecessary

• It was essential for the success of the town

• It was only for the elite

What was the purpose of private worship?

• For educational purposes

• For personal gain or wellbeing

• For entertainment

• To honor the emperor

Who were the lares and penates?

• Famous Roman gladiators

• Spirits worshipped in the household

• Roman emperors

• Types of Roman temples

What represented Vesta in Roman worship?

• A book

• A painting

• A flame

• A statue

What was a new development in Roman Religion which had not happened before the 1st century AD?

• Worshipping in secret

• Worshipping outside of temples

• Worshipping emperors

• Worshipping animals