Higher: Roman Domestic Religion 1

What was considered the purest form of religion?

• State religion

• Religion free from foreign influence

• Worshipping only the major gods

• Praying to the ancestors only

Who was in charge of the family religion?

• The priest

• Paterfamilias

• The mother

• The eldest son

What did the ancestral spirits protect?

• The family and the house

• The city

• The animals

• The crops

Which of the following gods was not mentioned as being worshipped by families?

• Lares

• Janus

• Vesta

• Mars

Why were important events considered religious occasions?

• Because they contained an aspect of mystery or unknowing

• Because they involved the entire community

• Because they required sacrifices

• Because they were mandated by the state

How did domestic religion differ from state religion?

• It was more personal

• It was more expensive

• It was less important

• It was only for the elite

Who was the god of the door?

• Vesta

• Jupiter

• Janus

• Mars

Why was the bride carried across the threshold of a house?

• As a sign of good luck

• To avoid offending the gods

• To prevent her from running away

• To show strength

What did the new bride cover the door posts with?

• Honey

• Flowers

• Wolf or pig fat

• Olive oil

What was the role of the paterfamilias during religious practices?

• Conducted sacrifices and prayers

• Chose which gods to pray to

• Built the family altar

• Taught religious texts