What made the Roman Republic different from the monarchies that ruled many European lands?

The leaders were elected by the people.

The Code Hammurabi intended to

ensure order in society with a legal code

Which event contributed to the spread of Christianity?

official religion of the Roman Empire

Christianity was a threat to Roman rulers because

Christians refused to worship Roman Gods

How was the early Christian Church similar to Judaism?

Both recognized the validity of the Old Testament writings.

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1
What made the Roman Republic different from the monarchies that ruled many European lands?
One was ruled by a king, the other an emperor.
The leaders inherited positions of power from their parents.
The leaders were elected by the people.
The republic was much weaker than a monarchy.
2
Which of these features of the Roman Government is found in the republic of the United States?
Citizens elect leaders
Both A and B
Dictators have a limited term
Government is divided into three parts
3
Romans showed more sympathy to persecuted Christians than to persecuted Jews because
All answers are correct
Christians were nonviolence, Jews had violent resistance
Christianity inclusive religion: Judaism exclusive
Christianity shared customs, Judaism different customs.
4
Which did Diocietian NOT do to restore order in the Roman Empire?
increased Christainity
limits personal freedoms
rule with an iron fist
divides empire into two parts
5
The Code Hammurabi intended to
promote widespread literacy
replace earlier primitive laws
ensure order in society with a legal code
communicate with the wealthy
6
Why was Julius Caesar important to the history of Ancient Rome?
Won many battles granting Rome more land
He became the first dictator for life in Rome
All of the above
Changed the calendar to the one we use today
7
The conversion of what Roman emperor allowed Christianity and the Roman bishopric to flourish?
Caligula
Julius Caesar
Diocletian
Constantine
8
Which event contributed to the spread of Christianity?
carried along the Silk Road
introduced by missionaries throughout Africa
official religion of the Roman Empire
brought to Europe by Germanic tribes
9
Trade and Christianity flourished in the Roman Empire during
Pax Romana.
Caesar's Reforms
the Republic.
summer time
10
The Song Dynasty invented
printing techneques
bicycles wheels
bathroom plumbing
large pyramids
11
Christianity was a threat to Roman rulers because
Romans were considered heretics
Christians tried to overthrow Nero
Christians refused to worship Roman Gods
Jesus preached against Roman rule
12
How was the early Christian Church similar to Judaism?
Both say God in Old Testament is different in New Testament.
Both agree the Bible was written entirely by Christian men.
Both say Jewish God and Jesus to be part of the Trinity.
Both recognized the validity of the Old Testament writings.
13
What type of government do many countries have today that is modeled off of the Roman Republic?
Democracy
Communism
Dictatorship
Monarchy
14
What was the armed struggle against unbelievers that was used to expand Islam?
Shi'a
Jihad
Sunni
Caliph
15
What caused Rome to decline and eventually fall?
All of the above
The empire became too large to govern
Barbarian tribes attack many Roman cities including Rome
Corrupt politicians and civil wars within the empire

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