Rome - Priests

Question 1

What was an excellent example of the role of religion in society?

Answer 1

The priesthood

Question 2

What was the priests role?

Answer 2

To uphold the state religion by maintenance of the pax deorum

Question 3

What did priests have to do in their role?

Answer 3

• uttering the correct prayer
• completing the appropriate sacrifices
• fulfilling their priestly roles at festivals

Question 4

How were Roman priests different from priests today?

Answer 4

They did not preach a way of life or moral code, it didn’t matter if a Roman killed or behaved poorly, provided the pax deorum was maintained

Question 5

What did the Romans have to do in the hopes of a God granting a favour?

Answer 5

Offered a sacrifice

Question 6

What did Roman priests do that Greek didn’t?

Answer 6

Veiled their heads when engaging in various religious duties

Question 7

What is different from priests today compared to Roman priests time wise?

Answer 7

They only worked part time - the rest of their time would be spent engaging in business and politics

Question 8

How did becoming a priest help a Roman?

Answer 8

It could greatly increase political power and could help to progress a Romans political career

Question 9

What were the main colleges?

Answer 9

• the pontifices
• the Augurs
• the Vestals