Most of the religious beliefs the ancient Romans had were borrowed from the nations they occupled. The Romans adopted many of the Greek gods and goddesses and gave them Roman names, and later, adopte he faith of the Christian Jews. n central idea is expressed in this passage? e ancient Romans were unoriginal. e ancient Romans adopted religious beliefs from many cultures, including Greeks and Jews. e ancient Romans respected both the religious practices of both Greeks and Jews. e ancient Romans robbed and plundered ancient cultures of their power, wealth, and important religious beliefs​