HS HIST CHP 7: Part 1- Roman Religion & Mythology

What was Magna Graecia?

• Magna Graecia was the region of Southern Italy colonized by ancient Greek settlers.
• A battle fought between Greek city-states.
• A type of ancient Greek pottery.
• A famous Greek philosopher from the region.

Who was Janus?

• Janus was a Greek philosopher.
• Janus was a Roman god of the helped Rome in battles.

• Janus was a mythical creature from Norse mythology.
• Janus was a Roman emperor.

How did the Romans create their pantheon?

• 1. By borrowing appealing ideas from Christianity

• 1. By adopting their main deities from Persia and Egypt.

• By borrowing most of their gods from Greek mythology.

• 1. By updating many myths of gods and goddesses from the Babylonian culture.

Early Romans could MOST likely be said to have an _____ view on religion?

• 1. faithful

• 1. open-minded

• 1. disciplined

• 1. strict

Who were the Etruscans?

• 1. A civilization that invaded Rome and introduced Christianity

• 1. A civilization that predated the Romans and influenced many of their traditions

• 1. A civilization that borrowed widely from Roman culture

• 1. A nearby civilization that greatly influenced Roman government