Topic 6: Ancient Rome and the Origins of Christianity

Plebians were not members of the Senate but could elect leaders called Tribunes who had the abilty to:

Plebians were a majority of the population, where able to elect tribunes and gained power over time.

Why did the poet Virgil and historian Livy focus on the rise of Roman power?

Jesus used these type of short stories with moral lessons to explain his teachings.

This legacy of Rome later influenced the US justice system.

Members from this religious group were excused from worshiping Roman gods and emperors.

What did the Cult of Isis offer?

Jesus was considered a threat by Rome because:

What factor(s) led to the decline of the Roman Empire?

The emperor Diocletian divided the empire in two in A.D. 284, naming a co-emperor to rule the west.

Augustus made economic reforms, and a fairer tax system. Which of the following is still in use today?

A new building material called ____________, was used to build the Pantheon's dome.

What were th followers of Jesus called that helped spread his teachings?

One of the causes of the decline of Rome was:

This activity was a form of preferred entertainment during ancient Rome history.

The Etruscans influenced the Romans early in ther history.