Rome & Religion

Question 1

Triple alliance of Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus (or Octavian, Mark Anthony, & Lepidus)

Accepted Answer

Triumvirate

Question 2

Roman religion was polytheistic, meaning...

Accepted Answer

Romans believed in many gods

Question 3

With the rise of Julius Caesar, Rome changed from a ________ to a _________

Accepted Answer

Republic, Monarchy

Question 4

Why did Rome fall?

Accepted Answer

Rome spent too much tax $ on its military, Christianity undermined Roman politics, Invasions from Germanic tribes, Division into East and West empires

Question 5

Roman religion is most similar to...

Accepted Answer

Greek mythology

Question 6

Polytheism, reincarnation, and social caste are traits of which religion?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 7

The motto of Rome:

Accepted Answer

Panem et circenses- bread and circuses, Veni, vidi, vici- I came, I saw, I conquered, SPQR- In the name of the Senate and People of Rome!, Delenda est Carthago- Carthage must be destroyed!

Question 8

Monotheism, Torah, and Israel are associated with which religion?

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Question 9

As near as we can tell, wealthy Romans...

Accepted Answer

Ate while lying down, Ate at home, Ate more meat than poorer Romans

Question 10

The network of goods, ideas, and people from Asia to Europe:

Accepted Answer

Silk Road

Question 11

In a republic, power is _________

Accepted Answer

Divided

Question 12

Which of the following makes Christianity different from Judaism?

Accepted Answer

Gospels- the life, death and resurrection of Jesus

Question 13

Americans borrow all of the following from ancient Rome, except:

Accepted Answer

Gender roles

Question 14

Which of the following is a core belief/practice of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Zakat- charity to the poor, Hajj- pilgrimage to Mecca, Shahada- belief in Allah, prophet Mohammed

Question 15

Rome claimed to be descended from...

Accepted Answer

Troy

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