According to the Bible, why did some people believe Jesus of Nazareth was the Messiah?

He performed several miracles, like instantly healing people’s illnesses.

Why was the story of Romulus and Remus important to the Romans?

The story explained the founding of Rome.

Why do historians consider Roman replicas of ancient Greek sculptures, despite being copies, a significant achievement?

Many Greek sculptures are lost; Roman versions allow us to appreciate them

Why did Judea and Rome fight during the Roman-Jewish Wars?

Jews were mad that Romans disrespected their religion and overtaxed Jedea

Why is Constantine considered an important figure in world history?

Made Christianity a religion & organized convention for consistent teaching

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the consequences of the Roman-Jewish Wars?

Romans destroyed the 2nd Temple forcing all Jews to move from Jerusalem.

How did Rome’s geography affect the people who lived there?

Mediterranean Sea provided access to trade routes, hills made invasion hard

How did the Greeks influence ancient Roman mythology?

Romans adopted & modified Greek religion from Greek colonies in Italy.

According to Christianity, why did Jesus of Nazareth sacrifice his life?

Sacrifice was repayment for wrongdoings of followers to help into heaven

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According to the Bible, why did some people believe Jesus of Nazareth was the Messiah?
He performed several miracles, like instantly healing people’s illnesses.
He traveled to many places, such as Babylon, Alexandria, Athens, and Rome.
He taught several parables, such as the story of the Good Samaritan.
He gained many followers, such as twelve men who became the Apostles.
2
Why was the story of Romulus and Remus important to the Romans?
The story explained the naming of the planets.
The story explained the founding of Rome.
The story explained the creation of the universe.
The story explained Rome's victory in the Trojan War.
3
In Ancient Rome, the person who fought animals and other people as public entertainment
SAINT
PATERFAMILIAS
REGENT
GLADIATOR
4
Apostle helped spread Christianity, building several churches throughout Rome, writing epistles & sharing with non-Jews?
James
Peter
Paul
John
5
According to the Bible, what method did the Romans use to execute Jesus of Nazareth?
Crucifixion
Resurrection
Passover
Excommunication
6
Why do historians consider Roman replicas of ancient Greek sculptures, despite being copies, a significant achievement?
Romans had 1st art museum in Rome, but Greek work was the main attraction
Romans had original ideas, but copies showed a decline in their creativity.
Greek sculptures were flawless, but Roman versions were more realistic
Many Greek sculptures are lost; Roman versions allow us to appreciate them
7
Why did Judea and Rome fight during the Roman-Jewish Wars?
Jews were mad Romans sold Jerusalem to another civilization to fund an army
Romans were mad Jews were moving to Rome by 1000's and competing for jobs
Jews were mad that Romans disrespected their religion and overtaxed Jedea
Romans were mad Jews formed alliance w/ Egypt to overthrow the emperor.
8
Jesus of Nazareth’s teachings of Judaism evolved into what other world religion?
Roman Mythology
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
9
True/False: Jesus of Nazareth wrote New Testament of Bible to share his life, teachings, & instructions w/ 1st churches.
False
True
10
Open space in Rome that served as a marketplace and public square
CONSUL
FORUM
AQUEDUCT
REPUBLIC
11
A human-made channel built to carry water
LEGION
LEGION
FORUM
AQUEDUCT
12
What did the Romans build across their empire for 50,000 miles to improve the travel of armies and trade goods?
Walls
Aqueducts
Roads
Canals
13
Why is Constantine considered an important figure in world history?
Made Christianity official religion of Roman Empire & banned other religion
Opposed Christianity & persecuted Christians because ideas were different.
Improved Christianity with concept of Trinity & was first pope of R.C.C.
Made Christianity a religion & organized convention for consistent teaching
14
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the consequences of the Roman-Jewish Wars?
Jews received authority to govern Roman territory in Asia thru brave combat
Jews won independence from Roman Empire & formed their own country, Israel.
Romans destroyed the 2nd Temple forcing all Jews to move from Jerusalem.
Romans built many Jewish temples throughout empire to make peace with Jews.
15
How did Rome’s geography affect the people who lived there?
Mt Vesuvius had eruptions giving heat to homes, mts gave salt water 2 crops
Italian peninsula looked like a boot, islands had destructive hurricanes.
Tiber River dried up from climate change Alps prevented migration to Europe
Mediterranean Sea provided access to trade routes, hills made invasion hard
16
How did the Greeks influence ancient Roman mythology?
Romans paid large sums of money to Greece to buy rights to Greek Gods.
Romans adopted & modified Greek religion from Greek colonies in Italy.
Greeks conquered Rome after wars forced Rome to change religions
Greeks sent missionaries to share religion and convert people in Europe
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According to Christianity, why did Jesus of Nazareth sacrifice his life?
Sacrifice necessary after chasing away sellers & customers at 2nd Temple
Sacrifice was repayment for wrongdoings of followers to help into heaven
Sacrifice encouraged the Apostles to become followers & spread Christianity
Sacrifice was necessary to become a god & a member of the Holy Trinity.
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True or False: Ancient Rome once included Egypt, Greece, and Mesopotamia.
False
True
19
One of the two top government officials in Ancient Rome
PLEBEIAN
GLADIATOR
CONSUL
PATRICIAN
20
Form of government in which the leader is not a king or queen but a person elected by citizens
Forum
Aqueduct
Republic
Consul
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In Ancient Rome, a person who ruled with complete power temporarily during emergencies
CONSUL
REPUBLIC
FORUM
DICTATOR

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