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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Numa Pompilius | second king of Rome, made farming a way of life |
| Janus | god of new beginnings; two faced god |
| Temple of Janus | open or closed door indicated war or peace |
| degraded | lowered in rank, disgraced |
| reign | a period of rule |
| prosperous | successful or wealthy |
| contented | happy or satisfied |
| induced | persuaded |
| eloquence | beautiful speech |
| January | the first month |
| statuary | statues |
| aside from serving the military, what was the only work a Roman citizen did not consider degrading | working on farms and vineyards |
| who was the most important of the Roman gods? why? | Jupiter. because they believed he ruled the earth and the sky |
| explain the significance of the doors of the Temple of Janus | the doors indicated war or peace, if they were open it was a time of war and if closed peace |
| Jupiter | god of the sky and earth |
| Neptune | god of the sea |
| Mars | god of war |
| Mercury | messenger of the gods |
| Apollo | god of the day/sun |
| Venus | goddess of love |