WH: Chp 4 Flashcards

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Jesus Christ was born during the decaying years of the Roman Empire.

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False

Front

The Roman persecution of the Christians caused a remarkable decline in Christian growth.

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False

Front

The spread of Christianity beyond the Jewish area was aided by the conversion of Paul.

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True

Front

The gladiator fights were staged by Roman emperors to win public favor and to keep the unemployed masses of Rome out of mischief.

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True

Front

Augustus's laws punishing immorality and limiting extravagant living failed to produce moral reform in Rome.

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True

Front

According to historical documentation, Romulus and Remus founded the city of Rome.

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False

Front

The Roman Republic consisted of three branches of government: the consuls, the Senate, and the assemblies.

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True

Front

Titus led the Roman legions into Jerusalem in AD 70.

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True

Front

The North African city that rivaled Rome for Mediterranean trade.

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Carthage

Front

The emperor who legalized Christianity.

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Constantine