Multiple choice general knowledge history

The temple in Rome dedicated to all of it's major Gods was named THE PANTHEON. What does PANTHEON mean?

  1. Collection of architectures

  2. Collection of all Roman Gods

  3. Collection of all the rites and rituals

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Pantheon in Rome was indeed dedicated to all major Roman gods. The word 'Pantheon' comes from Greek 'Pantheion' meaning 'temple of all the gods'. Pan='all' and theos='gods'. It was built as a temple to the seven major planetary deities. Option B correctly identifies this meaning.

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