Roman Emperors and Christianity

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Who was the first official emperor of Rome?

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Augustus Caesar

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What was the Pax Romana?

Back

A period of relative peace and prosperity in Rome.

Front

True or False: Christians were initally persecuted by the Roman Emperors because their faith threatened Roman tradition and authority.

Back

True

Front

Which Emperor was the first to legalize Christianity in Rome?

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Constantine

Front

The city of Rome is considered a site of encounter - what does this mean?

Back

It was a meeting place for different cultures to exchange products and ideas.

Front

Which is NOT a Romance Language? Spanish, Italian, French, English

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English

Front

What is a tradition?

Back

a custom handed down over generations.

Front

Why did Emperor Diocletian divide the Roman Empire in two halves?

Back

He felt it was too big for one leader to maintain

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Which is NOT a factor that caused the decline of the Roman Empire?
Options:
Corrupt Leadership,
Economic Problems,
Tribal Invasion,
The widespread use of Latin as the official language

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The widespread use of Latin as the official language

Front

Which event officially marked the "end of the Roman Empire?"

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The fall of the city of Rome to germanic tribes in 476 AD.