Religion: What were the common religious practices in ancient Rome? What was the government’s role in religion? 4-5 sentences like a 7th grader wrote it

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The common religious practices in ancient Rome included worshipping gods like Jupiter, Juno, and Mars, offering sacrifices and prayers at temples, and participating in festivals and ceremonies. The government played a big role in religion by overseeing public ceremonies, ensuring the gods were properly honored, and appointing priests and priestesses to carry out religious duties. The emperor was seen as a religious leader and would often participate in important religious ceremonies to show his devotion to the gods.