The Temple of Vesta (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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Which goddess was the Temple of Vesta dedicated to?
Which goddess was the Temple of Vesta dedicated to?
Goddess of hearth & home
What architectural style describes the Temple of Vesta's circular design?
What architectural style describes the Temple of Vesta's circular design?
Tholos-style
What type of columns featured on the Temple of Vesta's exterior?
What type of columns featured on the Temple of Vesta's exterior?
Corinthian columns
What did the cella (inner chamber) of the temple house?
What did the cella (inner chamber) of the temple house?
The eternal flame
What was notably absent from the Temple of Vesta?
What was notably absent from the Temple of Vesta?
A cult statue
Who restored the Temple of Vesta following a fire in AD 191?
Who restored the Temple of Vesta following a fire in AD 191?
Septimius Severus
Who had access to the temple's interior?
Who had access to the temple's interior?
Vestal Virgins & certain officials
At what age range were Vestal Virgins typically chosen?
At what age range were Vestal Virgins typically chosen?
Between six and ten
How many years of service did Vestal Virgins commit to?
How many years of service did Vestal Virgins commit to?
Thirty years
What privilege did Vestal Virgins enjoy in Roman society?
What privilege did Vestal Virgins enjoy in Roman society?
Legal independence
What punishment did a Vestal Virgin face for breaking her chastity vows?
What punishment did a Vestal Virgin face for breaking her chastity vows?
Burial alive
What June festival allowed citizens to participate in temple activities?
What June festival allowed citizens to participate in temple activities?
The Vestalia