Roman: Priests

Question 1

In Rome what is the priest hood an excellent example of ?

Answer 1

The role of religion in society

Question 2

What was the priest’s role in rome ?

Answer 2

To uphold the star religion through maintenance of the Pax Deorum meaning peace of the gods in Latin

Question 3

How would priests uphold the pax deorum ?

Answer 3

Uttering the correct prayer, completing the appropriate sacrifice and fulfilling their priestly roles at festivals

Question 4

How do Roman priest differ from Modern day ones ?

Answer 4

1. Roman priests would not preach a way of life or moral code
   - they did care if someone killed aslong as the Pax deorum was upheld
2. Worked part time ( Rest of time spent doing business or politics)

Question 5

What is a good way of summarising the Roman relation with the gods ?

Answer 5

I give so that you give
- if the romans offered a sacrifice or offerings the gods would grant them good favour

Question 6

How did Roman and Greek priests differ ?

Answer 6

• Roman priests were not assigned to a specific temple or god
• veiled their heads when engaging in their religious duties

Question 7

Why might a Roman citizen want to become a priest ?

Answer 7

• it could greatly increase their political power and could help to progress a Roman into a political career so many served as priests

Question 8

What where the main colleges/ types of Roman priest ?

Answer 8

The pontifices
The Augurs
The Vestals

Question 9

What did all priests share ?

Answer 9

The work to ensure the Pax Deorum is upheld