WHI 6.7 Religion, Mythology, and Christianity In Rome

WHI 6.7 Religion, Mythology, and Christianity In Rome

by Andrew Henson

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The religious beliefs of the early Romans were influenced by the

• Greeks

• Chinese

• Latins

• Egyptians

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The religion of ancient Rome was influenced by which civilization?

• Greece

• Mesopotamia

• Persia

• Egypt

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Which of the following best describes the religion of ancient Rome?

• Polytheistic, based on nature

• Monotheistic, based on the Hebrew god

• Polytheistic, based on the gods of Persia

• They believed in no gods

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Which Roman deity was worshipped as the king of the gods?

• Jupiter

• Juno

• Apollo

• Minerva

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Zeus is to Greek mythology as

• Jupiter is to Roman mythology

• Apollo is to Roman mythology

• Venus is to Roman mythology

• Juno is to Roman mythology

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The Romans believed that Juno was the

• wife of Jupiter and patron of Rome

• goddess of the hunt and wild animals

• goddess of love

• goddess of wisdom and poetry

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Which individual best replaces the shaded part of the graphic?

• Juno

• Hera

• Venus

• Minerva

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The Roman deity known as the sun-god was

• Apollo

• Jupiter

• Minerva

• Juno

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Which Roman god or goddess was believed to have power over the hunt and wild animals?

• Diana

• Juno

• Venus

• Minerva

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The Romans worshipped Minerva as the goddess of

• wisdom and poetry

• marriage

• love

• the hunt and wild animals

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Which phrase best describes Venus?

• Roman goddess of love

• Greek goddess of war

• Roman goddess of farming

• Egyptian goddess of love

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Select the Roman gods

• Jupiter

• Hermes

• Juno

• Apollo

• Artemis

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Select the Roman gods

• Venus

• Poseidon

• Minerva

• Diana

• Hera

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Select the Roman gods

• Jupiter

• Hermes

• Minerva

• Apollo

• Aphrodite

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Select the Roman gods

• Jupiter

• Juno

• Minerva

• Apollo

• Venus

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Select the Roman gods

• Diana

• Juno

• Minerva

• Artemis

• Venus

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Which of the following were Roman gods or goddesses?

• Jupiter and Venus

• Poseidon and Artemis

• Athena and Hera

• Zeus and Hades

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What common theme was found in most ancient Roman art and literature?

• The symbols and images were based on gods and goddesses

• The symbols and images were based on leaders and warriors

• The symbols and images were based on nature

• The symbols were based on history

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Which title best describes this list?

• Roman Gods and Goddesses

• Greek Gods and Goddesses

• Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

• Carthaginian Gods and Goddesses

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What new world religion began during the Roman Empire?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Buddhism

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What religion's origins are rooted from Judaism?

• Christianity

• Roman mythology

• Greek mythology

• Buddhism

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Which of the following best completes the shaded area on the diagram?

• Belief in one god

• Led by Jesus of Nazareth

• Spread by the Apostles

• Belief that Jesus is the Messiah

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Who was believed to be the leader of Christians in the Roman Empire?

• Jesus

• Paul

• Jupiter

• Apollo

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Christianity teaches that the Messiah is

• Jesus

• Muhammed

• Moses

• Buddha

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The major difference between Judaism and Christianity is that Christians believe

• Jesus is the son of God

• Jesus is only a prophet

• Christianity is polytheistic

• Jesus and Abraham were both sons of God

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Christianity believes in the concept of the resurrection, which is

• Jesus rising from the dead

• Israel rising to overthrow Rome

• Christians rising to overthrow Judaism

• Eternal life for those who believe

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Select the beliefs of Christianity about Jesus of Nazareth?

• God's Son

• Messiah

• Salvation for those who believe

• Resurrected after the third day

• A god

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Select the beliefs of Christianity about Jesus of Nazareth?

• God's Son

• Messiah

• Salvation for those who believe

• Resurrected after the third day

• An angel

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Select the beliefs of Christianity about Jesus

• God's Son

• Messiah

• Son of many gods

• Military leader

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In Christianity, what is meant by the word "salvation"?

• It means that people who believe in Jesus Christ and accept him will be saved from the evils of death

• It is when Christians rescue each other from non-Christians

• It is when Jesus Christ saved the apostles, who believed in Him, from being persecuted for their beliefs

• It is when Christians saved Jesus from being persecuted by the Romans

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Which of the following are characteristics of Christianity?

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Roots in Judaism

• Roots in Islam

• Life after death

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What is the fundamental difference between Christianity and the religion of the ancient Roman Empire?

• Christianity's fundamental belief in one god conflicts with the belief in many gods of the ancient Roman Empire

• The religious beliefs of the Roman Empire stem from Judaism while Christianity was created independently of Judaism

• Christians do not believe that Jesus was the Messiah while most Romans believed Jesus was the Son of God

• The religious beliefs of the ancient Roman Empire include the belief in life after death which conflicts with the Christian belief in reincarnation

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Which statement best explains why Christianity became popular in the Roman Empire?

• The Apostles carried the message throughout the empire

• The belief in one god was popular throughout the empire

• It was very similar to the polytheistic beliefs of the empire

• It established Jesus as the Son and incarnation of God

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The early martyrs that inspired others throughout the Roman Empire also aided in the spread of

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Islam

• Roman mythology

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All of the following contributed to the spread of Christianity EXCEPT

• the acceptance of Jesus as one of many Roman gods

• the popularity of the Christian doctrine

• the inspiration of early martyrs

• the message being delivered by the Apostles

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Paul of the Christian Bible was NOT

• a prophet

• an apostle

• an evangelist

• a missionary

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According to the quote, which group was most likely persecuted during the Roman Empire for their religious beliefs?

• Christians

• Jews

• Patricians

• Greeks

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Which text correctly identifies the teachings of Christianity?

• New Testament

• Torah

• Quran

• Vedas

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Why is the New Testament considered a sacred text for Christians?

• It is about the life and teachings of Jesus

• It explains the process for identifying the future Messiah

• It supports the polytheistic beliefs of the Roman Empire

• It discusses the fundamental belief of reincarnation

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Which event proved to be a crucial step in extending Christianity throughout the Mediterranean world?

• Christianity was made legal throughout the Roman Empire

• Jesus of Nazareth was proclaimed the Messiah

• Rome's first emperor converted to Christianity

• The rise of the Roman Empire in Europe and Asia

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Which statement best completes the graphic?

• Increased loyalty to the Church

• Decline in popularity of Christianity

• Increased popularity of polytheistic religions

• Decline in Church's authority

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How did the Emperor Constantine contribute to the development of Christianity?

• He converted to Christianity and made it legal throughout the empire

• As one of the Apostles, he helped spread the Christian doctrine throughout the empire

• He was responsible for the genocide of non-Christian believers

• He moved the capital of the empire from Constantinople to Rome

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Which statement reflects the impact of this quote?

• Freedom of religion was granted to all Christian believers of the late Roman Empire

• The Edict established freedom of religion on the condition that Christians would worship privately

• Freedom of religion was granted only to those who had been persecuted prior to the Edict being issued

• Freedom of religion was granted to monotheistic religoins and ended the worship of many gods

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Which official doctrine ended the persecution of Christians?

• The Edict of Milan

• The Twelve Tables of Law

• Pax Romana

• The Ten Commandments

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What did Constantine paint on the shields of his soldiers before a crucial battle in 312 C.E.?

• A Christian symbol

• A Pagan symbol

• The Star of David

• The bust of Constantine

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Which emperor converted to Christianity and made it legal for the citizens of the Roman Empire to convert as well

• Constantine

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus Caesar

• Theodosius

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Which individual is most responsible for the events listed in the timeline?

• Constantine

• Jesus

• Diocletian

• Paul

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Where was the center of Christianity located during the later days of the Roman Empire?

• Constantinople

• Jerusalem

• Rome

• Greece

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After the fall of Rome, the most unifying force in the lives of the people of western Europe was the

• church

• monarch

• military

• schools

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Which major impact did the Church of Rome have on the Roman Empire?

• The Church of Rome provided guidance in helping people lead a moral life

• The religious leaders emphasized loyalty to the emperor over the Church of Rome

• The political decisions of the Church of Rome led many people to convert to polytheistic religions

• Civil war between the Church of Rome and Constantinople destroyed stability in Western Europe

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Which area of contribution would go next to "Roman mythology; adoption of Christianity"?

• Science

• Medicine

• Religion

• Law

• Technology

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Which of the following describes the views of the Old Testament?

• To take equal retaliation against one's enemy

• To forgive one's enemy

• To become indifferent to one's enemy

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Which of the following describes the views of the New Testament?

• To take equal retaliation against one's enemy

• To forgive one's enemy

• To become indifferent to one's enemy