What were the role and responsibilities of Vestal Virgins in Ancient Rome?
Vestal Virgins Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Vestal Virgins were responsible for governing the provinces of Ancient Rome.
The Vestal Virgins were responsible for leading military campaigns in Ancient Rome.
The Vestal Virgins were responsible for overseeing the construction of buildings in Ancient Rome.
The Vestal Virgins were priestesses responsible for maintaining the sacred fire of Vesta and ensuring the purity of the city.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the selection and training process of Vestal Virgins.
The selection process involved choosing middle-aged men from all social classes and the training process lasted for about 20 years.
The selection process involved choosing older women from common families and the training process lasted for about 1 year.
The selection process involved choosing young boys from noble families and the training process lasted for about 5 years.
The selection process involved choosing young girls from noble families and the training process lasted for about 10 years.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were the religious duties and rituals performed by Vestal Virgins?
Building temples, writing religious texts, training new priests
Performing miracles, healing the sick, predicting the future
Tending to the sacred fire, preserving sacred objects, participating in ceremonies and festivals
Sacrificing animals, reciting prayers, leading processions
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were the punishments for Vestal Virgins who broke their vows?
buried alive
flogged
exiled
stoned to death
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Vestal Virgins contribute to Roman society?
They were responsible for organizing public festivals.
They served as advisors to the Roman Senate.
They were skilled warriors who defended Rome.
They maintained the sacred fire in the Temple of Vesta.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: Vestal Virgins were chosen from noble families.
False
They were not chosen at all
Only from common families
True
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the term of service for Vestal Virgins?
10 years
20 years
40 years
30 years
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