Higher: Roman State Religion 4

What are omens considered to be in ancient Roman culture?

• A traditional Roman dish

• A type of ancient Roman currency

• A form of ancient poetry

• Messages from the gods

What does 'signa impetrativa' refer to?

• A type of Roman architecture

• A Roman military strategy

• Signs asked for

• Signs not asked for

Who were the priests that advised magistrates on the signs?

• Senators

• Vestal Virgins

• Centurions

• Augurs

What unusual event marked Servius Tullius as destined for great things?

• He could speak at birth

• He was born with a full set of teeth

• His head spontaneously burst into flames

• He was struck by lightning

What is 'haruspicium'?

• Examining entrails to interpret omens

• A Roman festival

• A type of Roman chariot

• A Roman law code

How many state priests were involved in haruspicium?

• 100

• 30

• 12

• 60

Which organs were checked for unusual marks in haruspicium?

• Brain, kidneys, spleen, pancreas

• Liver, gall bladder, heart, lungs

• Stomach, intestines, bladder, eyes

• Muscles, bones, veins, arteries

How did the gods communicate with the Romans according to ancient beliefs?

• Through natural disasters

• Through dreams

• Via messengers

• By speaking directly to them

What language were the Sibylline Books written in?

• Arabic

• Greek

• Etruscan

• Latin

Who consulted the Sibylline Books?

• Foreign dignitaries

• 15 men during times of crisis

• The Roman Emperor

• The general public