Unit 8a: The Roman Empire

Question 1

Each of the following are reasons for the rapid spread of Christianity EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Augustus became emperor and made Christianity the official religion

Question 2

For Christians, the __________ contains everything prior to the life of Jesus, and the __________ is everything after.

Accepted Answer

Old Testament; New Testament

Question 3

Perhaps the greatest threat to the Roman Empire were the Persians along the western border.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Jewish people living during the time of the Roman Empire believed Jesus was the Messiah sent to save them.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

The Roman Empire brought Christianity in from other countries.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

How might you describe the relationship between the Romans and Jewish people living in Jerusalem?

Accepted Answer

Tolerant

Question 7

When the Roman Empire was split, _____ became the religion of the east and ___ became the religion of the west.

Accepted Answer

Orthodox; Catholic

Question 8

How do we know that Augustus was well-liked as an emperor by the Roman people?

Accepted Answer

He was declared to be a god, He was deified upon his death

Question 9

How could someone become a gladiator against their will?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT something Augustus attempted to do during his time as emperor?

Accepted Answer

Engage Rome in several wars with other countries

Question 11

The Roman Empire viewed Christianity as a threat.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

The Imperial Crisis caused economic problems.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Which of the following statements best explains why Roman Emperors spent so much money on building projects?

Accepted Answer

They desired to create massive structures to show off to other countries

Question 14

The __________ was considered the "Golden Age" of Rome, while the __________ can be compared to the "downfall."

Accepted Answer

Pax Romana; Imperial Crisis

Question 15

If I wanted to worship a Roman god, where would I most likely need to visit?

Accepted Answer

Pantheon

Question 16

In order to avoid looking like a dictator, Augustus intentionally kept what?

Accepted Answer

Senate

Question 17

If I wanted to work on my public speaking, who should I call?

Accepted Answer

Cicero

Question 18

Which of the following is a factor that led to the downfall of the Roman Empire?

Accepted Answer

Many more poor than rich, Corruption, Increased size, Too much dependence on enslaved labor

Question 19

Christianity is the only major religion in the world that has a "Golden Rule."

Accepted Answer

False

Question 20

Which of the following does NOT relate to how Christianity was initially taught/spread?

Accepted Answer

Pharisee

Question 21

Mr. Wagner is a Swiftie and/or looks like Young Sheldon.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 22

The building of roads throughout the Roman Empire caused...

Accepted Answer

Increase in shipping efficiency

Question 23

What types of elements would you NOT find in Ancient Roman artwork?

Accepted Answer

Family life

Question 24

Which of the following people is behaving most like a zealot?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Wagner, someone who intentionally refuses to pay taxes

Question 25

Some people willingly signed up to be a part of the Gladiator Games.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 26

What do we call people who agree to fight simply for money (not because they care about which side they are on)?

Accepted Answer

Mercenaries

Question 27

Which of the following products did the Roman Empire acquire in trades with other countries?

Accepted Answer

Agricultural products (from Persian merchants), Silk (from Chinese merchants), Ivory (from Arab merchants)

Question 28

If I wanted to meet Attila the Hun, where should I go?

Accepted Answer

The mountains

Unit 8a: The Roman Empire

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Unit 8a: The Roman Empire

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