Ancient Rome

Question 1

What was the primary religion in ancient Rome?

Answer 1

Polytheism

Question 2

True or False: The Romans worshipped only one god.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What was the purpose of Roman religious rituals?

Answer 3

To gain favor from the gods and ensure the well-being of the state.

Question 4

What is the term for the Roman practice of interpreting the will of the gods through animal sacrifices?

Answer 4

Augury

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a priest who performed sacrifices and interpreted omens.

Answer 5

Pontifex

Question 6

What role did the Emperor play in Roman religion?

Answer 6

The Emperor was often deified and worshipped as a god.

Question 7

True or False: Christianity was the first monotheistic religion in ancient Rome.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What was the purpose of the Roman temples?

Answer 8

To house the statues of gods and serve as a place for worship.

Question 9

True or False: The Romans strictly adhered to the same religious practices throughout the empires history

Answer 9

True