The Romans
A) paid homage to their gods to ensure a bountiful harvest, curry their favor much like the Greeks did
With their gods.
B) engaged in footraces, ball playing, equestrian displays, and wrestling in order to exhibit their athletic skills to their gods who were believed to be in attendance during religious holidays when these activities occurred.
C) believed that they were divinely selected to rule the world. As a result. they developed a very pragmatic and utilitarian physical training program so their soldiers could defeat the enemy in battle.
D) All of the above.
E) B and C only.
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