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WorksheetsSaturnalia Review
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is Saturnalia?
The spring festival for the ancient Greeks
The winter festival for the ancient Romans
The annual festival when all countries come together
Which god did Saturnalia honor?
Saturn
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn is the god honored during Saturnalia. He is the god of _______.
agriculture
wealth
animal
immortally
How long does Saturnalia last?
approx. 2 weeks
approx. 1 week
approx. 3 week
approx. 4 days
What is a PILLEUS?
Hat
Red leather cap
Shirt
Dress
Everyone wore the same tunic to show________
That everyone had to follow each others rules
That everyone was equal during this holiday
That everyone could do whatever they want to
Which of the following activities took place during Saturnalia?
gift giving
role reversals
gambling and games
human sacrifice
Which goddess (the wife of Saturn) is a goddess of wealth and abundance?
Saturnia
Lua
Ops
Persephone
What was the name of the brightly colored clothing worn during Saturnalia?
photosynthesis
synthesis
tie-dye
pajamas
Saturn is equated to which Greek god?
Uranus
Kronos
Hades
Prometheus
Which foods might have been eaten during Saturnalia?
dormice
peacocks
pasta
bread
garum
What is the Saturnalicus princeps?
The elected leader of Saturnalia, usually lower-ranking in the household
The emperor conducting Saturnalia public festivities
The chief priest of Saturn
The prince of the planet Saturn
What would the Romans decorate their houses with during the holiday?
reindeer
greenery
Santa
lightbulbs
What two other deities were honored at about the same time as the Saturnalia, one at the winter solstice and one at the new year?
Pluto and Juno
Mithras and Sol Invictus
Ceres and Bacchus
Venus and Mercury
When was the traditional starting date for Saturnalia?
Dec. 17
Dec. 21
Dec. 23
Dec. 25
What was the traditional Saturnalia greeting?
Ave
Vale
Salve
Io
What was the significance of the caps worn at Saturnalia?
To protect from the cold
To disguise citizens
To show loyalty to Saturn
To symbolize freedom
What plants were traditionally used for decoration?
Daffodil and tulip
Roses and ferns
Rosemary and lavender
Evergreen (pine and ivy)
What activity was permitted in public only during the Saturnalia, but forbidden at all other times?
Singing
Dancing
Gambling
Feasting
What was ceremoniously done to the statue in Saturn's temple during Saturnalia?
It was covered in flowers
It was bathed in milk
It was crowned with laurel
Its feet were unbound of wool
What was the significance of the SIGILLARIA during Saturnalia?
They were used for gambling
They were used for religious ceremonies
They were given as gifts
They were used as decorations
What did people decorate their homes with during Saturnalia?
Ribbons
Flags
Balloons
Wreaths
What did enslaved people do during Saturnalia?
Serve their masters
Participate in the festivities
Work as usual
Sleep
What were common gifts during Saturnalia to signify light returning after the solstice?
Jewelry
Candles
Coins
Books
When was the Roman holiday of Saturnalia celebrated and what was its main theme? Choose DUO answers.
Honoring the birth of Jesus.
December 17–23
Partying and giving gifts.
November 27
Celebrating the unbeaten sun.
During Saturnalia, the dominus et domina would serve dinner to…
fīliās et fīliōs, daughters and sons.
ancillās et servōs, servants.
nautās et agricolās, sailors and farmers
canēs et fēlēs, dogs and cats
When was the Roman holiday of Sol Invictus celebrated and what was its main theme? Choose DUO answers.
Honoring the birth of Jesus.
December 25
Partying and giving gifts.
November 27
Celebrating the unbeaten sun.
Sol Invictus is near the winter solstice: on this day, December 21, what happens?
The sun is at its lowest in the sky.
The earth is at its coldest temperature.
It is the longest day of the year.
The days begin to get shorter.
