All of the following contributed to the spread of Christianity EXCEPT —

the acceptance of Jesus as one of many Roman gods

How did Rome's military conquests affect economic & social structures of the Roman Republic?

Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.

How did the Roman government differ from Greek government?

The people chose the officials who governed.

How did the Emperor Constantine contribute to the development of Christianity?

He converted to Christianity & made it legal

Which phrase best describes the Twelve Tables?

The constitution of the Roman Republic

Which statement best describes Rome during the years following the Punic Wars?

Rome experienced civil war and economic unrest.

Why is the New Testament considered a sacred text for Christians?

It is about the life and teachings of Jesus

The Romans believed that Juno was the —

wife of Jupiter and patron of Rome

Which of the following was a warning sign of trouble for the Roman Republic?

The gap between rich and poor became greater

Which impact of the Pax Romana benefited the economy of the Roman Empire?

Establishment of a uniform system of money

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Pax Romana?

Dividing of the Empire into two parts

Which major impact did the Church of Rome have on the Roman Empire?

The Church provided help to people in living a moral life

The Colosseum served as —

an amphitheater for gladiator contests

What was the purpose of the Pantheon?

It served as a temple to all of the gods of ancient Rome.

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1
All of the following contributed to the spread of Christianity EXCEPT —
the message being delivered by the Apostles
the inspiration of early martyrs
the popularity of the Christian doctrine
the acceptance of Jesus as one of many Roman gods
2
Where is the city of Rome located?
Central Asia Minor
Central Italy
Southern Italy
Central Greece
3
How did Rome's military conquests affect economic & social structures of the Roman Republic?
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome.
4
How did the Roman government differ from Greek government?
Slaves did not have any political rights.
The people made all political decisions.
Women were allowed to participate in the governing process.
The people chose the officials who governed.
5
Which structure was built as a marketplace in the center of Rome?
Pantheon
Colosseum
Tabularium
Forum
6
How did the Emperor Constantine contribute to the development of Christianity?
He converted to Christianity & made it legal
He was an Apostle
He called for a genocide of non-Christian believers.
He moved the capital from Constantinople to Rome.
7
Which characteristic is associated with both the Roman and the Greek cultures?
Polytheistic religion
An army of legionnaires
The rule of emperors
Bicameral legislature
8
Which phrase best describes the Twelve Tables?
The constitution of the Roman Republic
A part of the Roman religion
A marketplace for Romans
The meeting place for the Senate
9
In which field did Virgil make significant contributions?
Literature
Government
Medicine
Astronomy
10
The Roman Empire expanded to include—
Scandinavia
India
Persia
Gaul
11
Which statement best describes Rome during the years following the Punic Wars?
Rome experienced devastating invasions by the barbarians.
It was an area that experienced 200 years of peace
Rome experienced a "golden age" of prosperity
Rome experienced civil war and economic unrest.
12
Why is the New Testament considered a sacred text for Christians?
It is about the life and teachings of Jesus
It supports the polytheistic beliefs of the Roman Empire.
It discusses the fundamental belief of reincarnation.
It explains the process for identifying the future Messiah.
13
Constantine brought a significant change to the Roman Empire by —
writing a constitution
abolishing slavery
moving the capital
banning monotheism
14
The Romans believed that Juno was the —
goddess of the hunt and wild animals
goddess of love
goddess of wisdom and poetry
wife of Jupiter and patron of Rome
15
Which of the following was a warning sign of trouble for the Roman Republic?
The gap between rich and poor became greater
People from other provinces were given citizenship
Members of the military left to become farmers
The Senate was disbanded
16
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Alexandria
Carthage
Athens
Corinth
17
Which phrase best describes Venus?
Greek goddess of war
Egyptian goddess of love
Roman goddess of farming
Roman goddess of love
18
Zeus is to Greek mythology as —
Venus is to Roman mythology
Apollo is to Roman mythology
Jupiter is to Roman mythology
Juno is to Roman mythology
19
Which mountain range provided protection to the city of Rome?
Pyrenees
Alps
Himalayas
Hindu Kush
20
Which impact of the Pax Romana benefited the economy of the Roman Empire?
Civil war over the power of Julius Caesar
Increased emphasis on the family
Spread of slavery in the agricultural system
Establishment of a uniform system of money
21
What was the official language of the Roman Empire?
Romanian
Latin
French
Greek
22
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Pax Romana?
Prosperity and stability
Development of uniform law
Dividing of the Empire into two parts
Building of roads
23
What new world religion began during the Roman Empire?
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
24
Which of the following best describes the religion of ancient Rome?
Polytheistic, based on the gods of Persia
Monotheistic, based on the Hebrew god
They believed in no gods
Polytheistic, based on nature
25
Which major impact did the Church of Rome have on the Roman Empire?
The Church led people to convert to polytheistic religions.
War between the Church and Constantine destroyed stability
The Church provided help to people in living a moral life
Church leaders taught loyalty to the emperor over the Church
26
Which body of water was most important for the development of commerce in Rome?
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Caspian Sea
Black Sea
27
Patricians and plebeians were Roman —
magistrates
assemblies
social classes
gods
28
The Colosseum served as —
a temple to the gods of ancient Rome
an amphitheater for gladiator contests
a site for religious worship
a marketplace in the center of Rome
29
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread —
social equality
economic prosperity
cultural decline
political conflict
30
What was the purpose of the Pantheon?
It served as a temple to all of the gods of ancient Rome.
It was the location of many government offices.
It served as a marketplace in the center of Rome.
It was an amphitheater used for gladiator contests.
31
The Roman Empire was divided into two parts by which emperor?
Constantine
Justinian
Theodora
Diocletian
32
The Roman deity known as the sun-god was —
Juno
Apollo
Jupiter
Minerva

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