Provide an example or two but do not worry about covering everything. And this is the promp: Roman religious practice included many features we would consider purely political.

This is a short essay question for an exam, so there is no need for citations. Think about both the sorts of evidence used and what that evidence tells us about the ancient Romans. In your answer, provide an example or two but do not worry about covering everything. And this is the promp: Roman religious practice included many features we would consider purely political. Give at least one example and connect it to the idea that religion contributed to the success and strength of the Roman state.