What BEST describes Edward Gibbon's thesis concerning the fall of Rome?

Barbarian invasions led to the destruction of borders

How are Judaism and Christianity similar?

Both are religions of the book (they have scriptures)

How were Cesar and Augustus related?

Granduncle and Nephew, later adopted heir

What BEST describes the early 4th century persecution of Christians?

Christians faced occasional intense persecution

Which of the following best explains why Christianity was outlawed by the Roman empire?

Christians refused to worship the imperial cult

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The Roman empire and the Rise of Christianity Quiz

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1
What BEST describes Edward Gibbon's thesis concerning the fall of Rome?
Incompetent emperors mismanaged the empires resources
Barbarian invasions led to the destruction of borders
Prolonged drought in the early 5th century led to famine
Christianity divided the loyalties of Roman citizens
2
How are Judaism and Christianity similar?
Both observe animal sacrifice to appease God
Both are religions of the book (they have scriptures)
Both follow kosher, dietary laws
Both recognize Jesus Christ as the son and savior of mankind
3
This ancient roman city was covered in ash in 79 AD
Pompeii
Capua
Ravenna
Byzantium
4
What measures were taken by the architects of the Pantheon to lessen the load of the dome?
All of the above
The incorporation of the oculus in the dome
The use of coffers in the sides of the dome
Extra thick supporting walls at the base of the dome
5
Constantine was the first Christian Emperor of Rome
True
False
6
All of the following are true of the Germanic peoples EXCEPT?
They lived in some tribal associations
Their society was matriarchal
They originally migrated from Scandinavia
They wore pants and were seen as crude by the Romans
7
Under which ruler did the Roman Empire extend across the most territory in its history?
Augustus
Julius Cesar
Trajan
Cladius
8
What was the central worship performed by the early Christian church?
Psalmody
Bloodletting
Eucharist
Burnt offerings
9
All of the following are features of Augustus's reign EXCEPT?
The conquest of Britain
Establishment of the principate
The marriage law (Lex Julia)
Appointment of procurators over imperial provinces
10
Which Roman emperor reformed the empire under tetrarchy ?
Caracalla
Diocletian
Aurelian
Theodosius
11
How were Cesar and Augustus related?
Father and Son
Cousins
Servant and Master
Granduncle and Nephew, later adopted heir
12
What BEST describes the early 4th century persecution of Christians?
Nearly every emperor organized Christian witch hunts
Christians faced occasional intense persecution
Though Christianity was illegal they were not persecuted
All captured Christians were taken to Rome and fed to lions
13
The 50 year period of military anarchy from 235-285 AD is known as?
Age of Anarchy
Age of Despotism
Age of Civil war
Age of Crisis
14
Which of the following best explains why Christianity was outlawed by the Roman empire?
Christians refused to worship the imperial cult
Christians practiced ritual cannibalism
Christians believed in an afterlife
Christians refused to pay taxes
15
The consul Marius shattered traditional requirements to serve the Roman Army by enlisting
Landless poor
Children
6th grade history students
Women

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