5.3- Ancient Rome Part 1 And 2 Flashcards
What did the romans offer as a sacrifice to their gods?
Killed and burned animals
For 300 years what was done to romans who became Christians?
They were tortured and killed
What is the Greek equivalent of Bacchus?
Dionysus
What is the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Zeus?
Jupiter
What was the Greek equivalent of Juno?
Hera
What was the Greek equivalent of Neptune?
Poseidon
What was the Roman equivalent of Aphrodite?
Venus
Which emperor made Christianity Rome’s official religion?
Constantine
What were most Roman deities the equivalent of?
Greek gods and goddesses
What were some of the key values of the Ancient Romans?
Industrial, Gravitas, Virtus, Pietas
What did Augustus do as chief priest?
Covered his head with a toga
Which deity was the Roman equivalent of Ares?
Mars
What was the cool pool in Roman public baths called?
Frigidarium
What were public baths in Ancient Rome?
Large facilities, places to eat and relax
What was the instrument that slaves used to scrape off oil and dirt from people’s bodies?
Strigil