L1: What did the Romans believe?

What did the Romans believe?

Learning objective

I am learning about when the Roman's invaded Britain and what they believed in. 

When?

The Romans came to Britain nearly 2000 years ago and changed our country. 

Invasion of Britain

The Romans first came to Britain in 55 BC when Julius Caesar led two short expeditions to the Kent coast. However, the Romans didn't invade Britain in earnest until AD 43, when Emperor Claudius ordered a large army to land in Kent. The Romans then gradually expanded their control over much of what is now England and Wales, and even into Scotland. Britain remained part of the Roman Empire until the early 5th century.

How many years ago did the Roman's come to Britain?

20 years

200 years

2000 years

Evidence of the Roman's today

Even today, evidence of the Roman’s being here can be seen in ruins of Roman buildings, forts, roads, and baths found all over Britain.

Evidence of the Roman’s being here can be seen in what today?

How many gods do you think the Roman's believed in?

1. No gods
2. One God
3. Multiple gods
4. Millions of gods

Can you name any Roman gods?

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Roman gods/goddesses

The Romans had many different gods and goddesses. 

There were gods for almost everything, like thunder, love, war, wisdom and even the sea.

Keeping the gods happy

The Romans were always trying to keep on the good side of their gods. The Romans made offerings and sacrifices in temples and at home to keep the gods happy.

They also borrowed new gods from the people they conquered, like the goddess Isis from Egypt and Mithras from Iran.

Roman Emperors

Some emperors were declared gods too, usually after they died. They hoped this would make emperors even more powerful and respected.

Roman's as Christians

Later on the Romans became Christians. Christianity was made the official religion of the Roman Empire by the Emperor Constantine in the 4th century AD. 

Before then, Christians got into trouble because they refused to worship the emperor as a god. Some Christians were arrested and put to death.

Name something the Roman's had a god for?

What did the Roman's do to try and keep on the good side of the gods?

1. Live peacefully
2. Not fight
3. Making offerings and sacrifices
4. Build roads

Who was often declared as gods after they had died?

1. Animals
2. Emperors
3. Priests
4. Roman civilians

What religion did most Roman's follow?

Islam

Christianity

Sikhism

Buddhism

Hinduism

If you were a Roman God, what would you be the god of?

Activity

Complete the worksheet based on what you have learned in today's lesson.