Religion in Ancient Rome

Question 1

Roman gods became anthropomorphic meaning they possessed what?

Accepted Answer

human qualities

Question 2

What culture was Isis from?

Accepted Answer

Egypt

Question 3

These figures guarded the sacred flame

Accepted Answer

Vestal virgins

Question 4

The god of fire, blacksmiths and craftsmen

Accepted Answer

Vulcan

Question 5

Who was Aeneas?

Accepted Answer

A Trojan warrior who fled Troy to found Rome

Question 6

What was Juno goddess of?

Accepted Answer

Marriage

Question 7

What was the Roman name for the god Apollo?

Accepted Answer

Apollo

Question 8

Which goddess was important for nature/fertility rites?

Accepted Answer

Ceres

Question 9

Two gods guarded Roman homes: Vesta and _____, the god of doorways and beginnings

Accepted Answer

Janus

Question 10

Who was the Greek equivalent of Minerva?

Accepted Answer

Athena

Question 11

The Capitoline Triad did not include:

Accepted Answer

Mars

Question 12

Of the 365 days of Julian calendar, roughly what proportion were religious holidays?

Accepted Answer

half

Question 13

What was the cult of Isis popular for?

Accepted Answer

Healing and eternal life

Question 14

Who was the patron god of Rome?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter

Question 15

Roman gods were influenced by all cultures except:

Accepted Answer

the Far East

Questions 15