Ancient Rome Religion

Emperor Constantine made which one of the following religions the official religion of the Roman Empire.

• Islam

• Christianity

• Judaism

Which religion rose to popularity in Ancient Rome?

• Taoism

• Christianity

• Buddhist

• Judaism

How would you describe Rome's early religion?

• It was open only to men in an elite society.
  

• It was not allowed in peasant communities.
  

• It changed from Catholicism to Orthodox Christianity.
  

• It included many gods adapted from the Greeks.
  

He was a messenger of the Christian faith in Greece, Asia Minor, and Rome.

• Jesus

• Paul

• Joseph

• Abraham

Which Roman god was considered the king of the gods?

• A) Mars

• B) Jupiter

• C) Neptune

• D) Apollo

What was the primary role of the Vestal Virgins in Ancient Rome?

• A) To lead military campaigns

• B) To maintain the sacred fire of Vesta

• C) To serve as political advisors

• D) To write Roman laws

Which of the following was a mystery religion that gained popularity in Ancient Rome?

• A) Mithraism

• B) Zoroastrianism

• C) Hinduism

• D) Shinto

What was the Roman festival of Saturnalia originally celebrated for?

• A) The founding of Rome

• B) The harvest and sowing season

• C) The birth of a new emperor

• D) The victory in a major battle

Who was the Roman goddess of love and beauty?

• A) Minerva

• B) Juno

• C) Venus

• D) Diana

Which Roman emperor is known for his persecution of Christians?

• A) Augustus

• B) Nero

• C) Trajan

• D) Hadrian