Are you spiritually Roman?

You may think that you know something about Roman culture and religion, but probably not nearly as much as you're about to encounter. The Roman path is simple, sound, and solid, a virtuous path for living and spiritual bridge to the Gods.

What have you already learned? How much more study do you need to do? Could you serve as a priest or priestess? Study. Expand your knowledge. Honor the Gods.

1. What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
2. What is your gender?
Male
Female
3. The Romans referred to their cultural path as the _mos maiorum_ meaning
the true way
the only way
the way of the ancestors
the ethical way
none of the above
4. The goal of Roman religion was to maintain the _pax deorum_. This referred to keeping
ancient customs
wearing appropriate garb
peace with your neighbors
peace of the Gods
none of the above
5. Keeping the _pax deorum_ required maintaining the _ius divinum_ or
practical knowledge
innovation
physical fitness
the divine law
none of the above
6. Roman religion was expressed in _publica privataque sacra_ meaning
temples
complicated rituals
public and private sacrifices
simple prayer
none of the above
7. Roman religion emphasized _cultus_ over _pietas_ or _credo_ meaning
secret rites, bread, and prayers
ritual action, personal behavior, and belief
helpful instruction, priesthood, and ceremony
traditions of the ancestors
none of the above
8. _Publica privataque sacra_ occurred in accordance with a _fasti_ of _feriae_ meaning
fasting on boats
swift travel
calendar of religious festivals
special instructions by priests
none of the above
9. _Feriae_ were divided into _feriae stativae_, _feriae conceptivae_, and _feriae imperativae_ meaning
old, new, and military parades
old, new, and military festivals
static feasts, moveable feasts, and feasts set by military commanders (as for victories)
none of the above
10. The _fasti_ were set by the _collegium pontificum_ meaning
the college or guild of pontiffs
an educational institution named after the pontiffs
diviners
non-Roman priests
none of the above
11. _The collegium pontificum_ was led by the pontifex maximus or
king
consul
censor
chief priest
none of the above
12. The _collegium pontificum_ kept the _libri_ or _commentarii pontifices_ that were
libraries of scientific knowledge
libraries of music
books and commentaries of the pontiffs
collections of artwork
none of the above
13. The _ordo_ or _fasti sacerdotum_ listed
public buildings
great works of literature
festivals
priests
none of the above
14. The _ordo_ or _fasti sacerdotum_ included
The King or Rex Sacrorum
The Flamen Dialis (of Jupiter)
The Flamen Martialis (of Mars)
The Flamen Quirinalis (or Quirinus)
The Pontifex Maximus
all of the above
15. The Shrine of the Household Gods was called
a lararium
an aedicula
an aedes
a templum
none of the above
1 or 2 above
16. The Floralia was a celebration of
Flora, the Goddess of Flowers
great works of art
triumphs of consuls
music
none of the above
17. The Floralia was celebrated
April 21
April 23
April 28 - May 3
December 17 - 23
none of the above
18. April 21, 753 BCE was
the start of the Roman Republic
the start of the Roman Empire
the birthday of Julius Caesar
the most readily recognized birthday of Rome
none of the above
19. April 23 was called
Vinalia Priora
Day of Roses
dies meretricum
none of the above
1 and 3 above
20. What temple was dedicated on April 23?
Temple of Jupiter
Temple of Peace
Temple of Venus Erycina
Temple of Justice
none of the above
21. The Festival of Saturn was called
the Vinalia
the Lupercalia
the Saturnalia
none of the above
22. The Festival of Saturn was celebrated
January 1 - 3
February 2 - 4
December 17 - 23
none of the above
23. Some of the features of the Festival of Saturn are retained in the modern celebration of
New Year
Halloween
Christmas
all of the above
24. The Lupercalia occurred when
late April
early September
February 15
none of the above
25. The Lupercalia was a
women's only festival
men's only festival
fertility festival
other
26. The Liberalia was also called
Freedom Day
Progressive Thinker Day
The Bacchanalia
Happiness Day
none of the above
27. The Liberalia honored Prince Liber who was also known as
Faunus
Mercury
Bacchus
Dionysus
none of the above
3 and 4 above
28. The Liberalia is celebrated on which day
March 1
March 3
March 15
March 17
other
29. The Liberalia shares the date with
Saint Patrick's Day
Festival of Astarte, the Phoenician Goddess
both of the above
none of the above
30. Gaius Julius Caesar was
descended from Venus and Aeneas
flamen dialis
pontifex maximus
deified as the Divine Julius
all of the above

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