Roman Empire

A spiritual leader who, according to Hebrew prophecy, would restore Israel & bring world peace

Which of the following was NOT a type of Roman public entertainment?

A body of legislators who advised consuls, controlled the $, & proposed laws in Roman Republic

Emperor who famously converted to Christianity & founded the capital of Eastern Roman Empire

Jewish religious teacher; founder of Christianity; crucified by Romans

A government system run by elected officials.

A dramatic rise in prices. (One of the problems faced by Diocletian)

The power to overturn a law.

A talented general who, as consul, allowed anyone to join the army, even if they owned no land

What is the title of the head of the Roman Catholic Church?

The common people of Rome.

The language of Rome; evolves into French, Italian, Romanian, Spanish, etc.

What is the capital of the eastern Roman empire?

In order to Control the Empire Constantine moved the Capital of the Empire from remove to:

A religion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth

Christian apostle who spread the religion to non-Jews throughout the Roman empire

A title of honor given to Octavian by the Senate in 27 BC, meaning “the revered one”

The Early Christians in Rome was treated as ________________.

What's this (water system carrying water from countryside into cities)

Civil War broke out in Rome because of the gap between?

A 200+ year period of prosperity and stability due to trade, law, stable government, & peace.

Why did the Jewish people of Judea get removed in 132 A.D.?

the rule of three men

Which of the following was NOT a problem faced by the Roman empire that led to its fall?

What to the word Messiah mean?

What's this (Roman amphitheater for gladiator fights; held 50,000 people)?

The central square in Rome.

Emperor who persecuted Christians, blamed them for the Great Fire, & murdered his mom

Last man standing in 1st Triumvirate; "dictator for life"; stabbed to death in Senate

Which of the following languages did not develop from Latin?

Which Rome Emperor had a dream about a battle which the God of Christianity helped him win.

Emperor who divided empire in 2 & implemented strict social & economic controls to save empire

Wealthy, powerful, aristocratic Romans

Who are these people (mythical founders of Rome raised by a wolf)

Position in Roman government of almost unlimited power; only in an emergency & for a short time

What were the name of the carved Romans laws hanging in the Forum of Rome?

One of the world's first monotheistic religions and the origins of Christianity & Islam

Christianity grew out of what religion?

Rome's first law code; plebeians forced patricians to write them down & post in the Forum.

Queen of Egypt; lover of Caesar & Marc Antony; commited suicide by snake bite (maybe)

Which of the Following was born around 6-4 B.C. and then became a religious figure.

What building material was invented by Roman engineers?

Last man standing of the 2nd Triumvirate; Caesar's heir; "First Citizen"; began the Pax Romana

Two brothers who tried to redistribute land to veterans & were killed at Senate's urging

Series of 3 wars fought between Rome & Carthage; Rome won & controlled Western Mediterranean

What's this (Roman temple to all the gods; largest unreinforced concrete roof in the world)?

Carthaginian general who invaded Rome in 2nd Punic War; military genius

Which of the following was NOT a change made by Diocletian to strengthen the empire?