Roman religion Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the king of the gods?
A
Jupiter
2
Q
Who was the God of the underworld?
A
Pluto
3
Q
Who was the god of war?
A
Mars
4
Q
Who was the god of trade and messenger of the gods?
A
Mercury
5
Q
Who was the god of the seas?
A
Neptune
6
Q
Who was the god of love and beauty?
A
Venus
7
Q
How did the Romans honour their gods?
A
With festivals which involved games, feasts and celebration.
8
Q
What did most forms of religious activity involve?
A
Sacrifice
9
Q
What was a Vestal virgin?
A
Special priestesses that guarded the sacred flame of Vesta.
10
Q
What did Romans believe would happen if the Sacred flame of Vesta went out?
A
They believed the Roman Empire would fall.
11
Q
How did people respect the spirits in their homes?
A
They prayed and gave offerings to the spirits at the household shrine.
