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1
Julius Caesar’s enemies assassinated him because
they were angry with him for his military failures in Gaul.
they were fearful when he refused to disband his army.
they feared he planned to make himself king of Rome.
they were opposed to his expansion into other lands.
2
What is a basic unit of the Roman army called?
legion
latifundia
consul
Twelve Tables
3
The main issue that separated the churches of the East and the West was
the role of priests in conducting worship services.
the official teachings of the bishops.
the belief in Jesus as the messiah.
the authority of the pope.
4
The highest-ranking official in the early Christian Church was the
elder.
deacon.
patriarch.
bishop.
5
Who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire, banning all other religions?
Augustus
Nero
Theodosius
Caligula
6
In the early Roman republic, members of the landholding upper class were called
plebeians.
consuls.
tribunes.
patricians.
7
What is the conquest or domination of one country by another called?
imperialism
latifundia
Roman
legion
8
Roman words, laws, and __________ still shape the world today.
foods
Egypt
architecture
clothing styles
9
The legendary twins who founded Rome, Romulus and Remus, were nurtured by a
Sheeba, Queen of the Jungle.
She-bear
She-wolf.
She-pig.
10
The writings of Paul and other early Christians are collected in
the Torah
the Talmud.
the Old Testament
the New Testament
11
A form of government in which people elect their leaders is called?
oligarchy
monarchy
republic
aristocracy
12
The first emperor of Rome took the title
Proconsul
Julius Caesar
Claudius
Augustus
13
Who made the greatest contribution toward making Christianity a world religion?
Augustine
Paul
Peter
Clement
14
After Julius Caesar captured Italy, he became
Dictator for life
First Consul
First Emperor
onto the triumvirate
15
What did Octavian change his name to after gaining power over Rome?
Messiah
Nero
Julius Caesar
Augustus Caesar
16
What was the massive sports and games arena in Rome is called?
colosseum
aquaduct
pantheon
parthenon
17
Christianity is rooted from what religion?
Constantine
Greek mythology
Roman polytheism
Judaism
18
What were one of two of officials who headed Rome’s executive branch called?
Persians
Carthaginians
patrician
consul
19
What is a regional (diocese) leader of early Christian Church called?
martyr
patriarch
bishop
pope
20
A written law code placed in Rome’s Forum at the request of the Plebeians is called?
Hammurabi's Code.
Twelve Tables.
law of Augustus.
Burt Block Law.
21
Who was the Jewish convert who spread Christianity from Mesopotamia to Rome?
Jesus of Nazareth
Paul
Augustus
Nero
22
To try to restore order to the empire, Roman emperor Diocletian
divided the empire into two parts.
encouraged the revival of the republic.
overhauled the Roman legal system.
granted toleration to Christians.
23
What is a person who suffers and dies for his beliefs?
patriarch
messiah
bishop
martyr
24
All of the following are considered “good” Roman Emperors EXCEPT
Marcus Aurelius
Hadrian
Trajan
Nero
25
The Punic Wars, Rome gained control of lands around the Mediterranean Sea by defeating
the Sicilians.
the Persians.
the Greeks.
the Carthaginians
26
On August 24, 79 A.D., the volcano Vesuvius erupted and covered
Crete.
Pompeii.
Carthage.
Rome.
27
What is a bridge-like stone structure that brought water from hills to cities called?
legion
aqueduct
martyr
Theodosius
28
The emperor who divided Rome in two – East & West, believing it would be easier to run was
Diocletian
Hadrian
Theodosius
Constantine
29
Who was the emperor who issued the Edict of Milan?
Constantine
Nero
Hannibal
Augustus Caesar
30
The Peace of Augustus - Pax Romana lasted for
200 years
25 years.
6 years.
2,000 years.
31
Who was the bad Emperor was accused of burning much of Rome?
Augustus
Theodosius
Nero
Caligula
32
Roman culture and religion were greatly influenced by the
Sicilians and Etruscans.
Spanish and Turks.
Egyptians and Turks.
Greeks and Etruscans.
33
The greatest military barrier of the Western world is
The Great Barrier Reef.
Hadrian’s wall.
The Great Wall of China.
Hoover Dam.
34
What was Rome's upper class called?
consuls
Hannibal
the Carthaginians
patricians
35
What is a savior who would bring peace to the Jews called?
patriarch
bishop
messiah
martyr
36
After various invasions from different Germanic tribes, what tribe finally took Rome?
Visigoths
Huns
Saxons
Vandals
37
The bishop of Rome claimed authority over the other patriarchs and was known as the
emperor
bishop
priest
pope
38
Who was Caesar’s adopted son and successor?
Augustus
Burt Block
Mark Antony
Constantine
39
The ancient Romans developed their religious beliefs from
Greek religion.
Egyptian culture.
Asian beliefs.
Norse mythology.
40
What are huge estates bought up by wealthy Roman families called?
imperialism
latifundia
Twelve Tables
Church
