Vestal Virgins Quiz

Vestal Virgins Quiz

10th Grade

10 Qs

quiz-placeholder

Similar activities

An Empire Across Three Continents

An Empire Across Three Continents

7th - 11th Grade

10 Qs

Quiz: German Conversions & Feudalism

Quiz: German Conversions & Feudalism

10th Grade

12 Qs

Roman Empire

Roman Empire

10th Grade

12 Qs

Roman Republic

Roman Republic

10th Grade

10 Qs

WHII.1b.1 World Religions Mastery Check

WHII.1b.1 World Religions Mastery Check

10th Grade

10 Qs

The Crusades Quiz

The Crusades Quiz

10th Grade

10 Qs

Renaissance

Renaissance

7th - 10th Grade

10 Qs

Vikings

Vikings

6th Grade - University

10 Qs

Vestal Virgins Quiz

Vestal Virgins Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

History

10th Grade

Easy

Created by

Ashley Manning

Used 1+ times

FREE Resource

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?