gods and goddesses
Is Roman religion mainly polytheistic or monotheistic?
Polytheistic
What does monotheistic mean?
Worshipping many gods or goddesses.
why did Romans have myths?
Romans created myths to explain the natural process of nature, and understand why things were happening.
Who is the Roman god version of Zeus?
Jupiter
The statue of which Roman god still survives today?
Neptune
Which religion eventually took over Rome?
Christianity
Which culture influenced much of Roman religion?
Greek
What was the buildings that were made to worship their gods and goddesses called?
Temples
Was animal sacrifice a part of worshipping in a temple?
Yes
Who ruled the Roman underworld?
Pluto
What were the name of the twins who were thrown into the Tiber River?
Romulus and Remus
What is a pantheon?
All of the gods of a people or religion
Who was the Roman goddess of love?
Venus
The twins dethroned which king?
King Amulius
Who is the Roman god of beginnings?
Janus