Ch 30 Magic

What did most people in the Roman world believe in?

• The power of technology

• The importance of democracy

• The existence of gods and spirits

• The supremacy of science

What was a common practice in Roman religion to gain favor from the gods?

• Holding public debates

• Writing philosophical texts

• Building large temples

• Offering prayers, votives, or sacrifices

How did Roman doctors approach the treatment of diseases?

• By consulting oracles

• By using the scientific method

• By using astrology

• By performing rituals

What did Pliny the Elder say about many remedies for toothache?

• They were based on magic rather than science

• They were only for the wealthy

• They were highly effective

• They were scientifically proven

What was required for a magician or witch to control someone?

• A special license

• A public ceremony

• A written permission

• An item connected with the person

What did Emperor Tiberius do when he discovered a conspiracy against him?

• Expelled magicians and astrologers from Rome

• Wrote a new law code

• Built a new temple

• Declared a public holiday

What did Pliny the Elder contrast magic with?

• Politics

• Religion

• Art

• Philosophy

What did the Romans regard human sacrifice as?

• A perverted form of animal sacrifice

• A form of entertainment

• A scientific experiment

• A necessary ritual

What was one way to find out about the future in Roman times?

Choose all that apply.

• Listening to birds

• Reading the stars

• Consulting a ghost through necromancy

• Interpreting dreams