Ancient Roman Religion
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ANCIENT ROME RELIGION
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VOCABULARY AND COMPREHENSION
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polytheism superstition shrine temples animal sacrifice omen haruspex emperor worship Vestal Virgins lares numina
How were the Greek and Roman religions similar?
What happened to local customs and religion as Rome expanded the Empire into new regions around the Mediterranean?
What were the two different ways that the Romans practiced their religion?
Give at least three examples of Roman superstition.
Why did participation in traditional Roman worship decrease?
Why do you think Judaism and Christianity became more popular?
Why were the Jews and Christians persecuted and not people of other religions?