Chapter 3: The Roman Gods and Goddessess

What was the main difference between Roman gods and human beings according to the passage?

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How did the Romans' beliefs about their gods compare to the Greeks' beliefs?

• They worshipped many of the same gods but with different names.

• They believed in only one god while Greeks believed in many.

• They thought their gods were mortal while Greeks thought theirs were immortal.

• They did not believe their gods interacted with humans while Greeks did.

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Why might the Romans have chosen to adopt Greek gods and give them Roman names?

• To create a sense of cultural connection with the Greeks.

• To completely replace Greek culture with Roman culture.

• To make their gods seem more powerful than Greek gods.

• To confuse other cultures about their religious beliefs.

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Describe the relationship between Jupiter and Juno as mentioned in the passage.

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Analyze the significance of Jupiter's thunderbolt in Roman mythology.

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Evaluate the impact of Roman gods being immortal on Roman society and culture.

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