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Krause, Chapter 22 Religion in Ancient Rome
Krause, Chapter 22 Religion in Ancient Rome
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The belief of that Jesus rose from the dead 3 days after his death.
Persecution
Crucifixion
Resurrection
Apostles
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Why did the Roman Republic have great wealth?
they did not pay their armies
they had rich farmland
they did not have a king
they controlled trade in the Mediterranean Region
3
What purpose did the Roman aqueduct serve?
it held up the domes in the temples
it was part of the Roman Government
it brought water to Roman cities
it connected parts of the Empire
4
The religion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
5
The main language spoken in the Roman Empire was ________.
Greek
Latin
Roman
English
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The Pax Romana was _______
a system of laws governing the empire
a yearly festival in honor of the Roman Gods
a 200 year period of peace and prosperity in the Empire
a treaty between Rome and Carthage
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A leader Jews believed would return and restore Israel's greatness and overthrow the Romans.
Apostles
Disciples
Messiah
Moses
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Founder of Christianity. A Jewish teacher and leader.
Jesus of Nazareth
Julius Caesar
Abraham
Moses
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Roman emperor who became a Christian and make the religion legal in the Roman Empire.
Paul of Tarsus
Augustus
Moses
Constantine
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The Romans built a large system of roads around their empire so that ________.
Romans could vacation in distant parts of the empire
people in the provinces could communicate with each other
traders could reach distant provinces
roman legions could reach any part of the empire quickly
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The Romans gave the Greek gods new Roman names. For example, Poseidon became Neptune.
False
True
12
Jesus of Nazareth taught his followers to _______.
avoid people of other faiths
disrespect the Roman Gods
turn away from the teachings of Judaism
love all people not just friends and family
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What was the Roman attitude toward Christanity?
They tolerated Christians.
They ignored Christians.
They persecuted Christians.
They became church officials.
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Jesus' follower who helped spread Christianity around the Roman Empire.
Constantine
Moses
Paul of Tarsus
Jesus of Nazareth
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A type of execution that involves being nailed to a cross. Romans used this method often
Crucifxion
Hanging
Resurrection
Martyr
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The two top Roman officials responsible for running the city of Rome were called _______.
Senators
Consuls
Patricians
Emperor
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Which engineering feature allowed the Roman Empire to unite?
aqueducts
arches
roads
columns
18
Which ancient civilization most influenced the Romans in art, architecture, and religion?
Egypt
China
India
Greece
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The use of Roman coins _________
made people in the provinces poor
caused the government to collapse
helped trade grow throughout the empire
restricted trade to the Italian peninsula
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Why was Julius Caesar assassinated?
he had spent too much of the government's money
because he lost a battle
He captured Gaul
Politicians felt he wanted too much power
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Christianity is monotheistic. What other religion have we studied that is also monotheistic.
Buddhism
Taoism
Judaism
Hinduism
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Paul of Tarsus spread Christian teachings throughout _______.
the Jewish community
the World
the Roman Empire
Greece
23
Who was the Greek leader -built a large empire from Greece to India + spread Greek culture?
Socrates
Julius Caesar
Alexander the Great
Augustus
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The 12 disciples whom Jesus chose to receive special training + who spread Christianity.
Paul of Tarsus
Jesus of Nazareth
Apostles
Resurrection
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Who was the Greek philosopher who taught by asking questions?
Homer
Aristotle
Socrates
Plato
