TN Ready Review - Rome & Christianity

According to the time line, which event happened first?

• Romans set up a code of laws.
• Romans formed a republic.
• Plebeians could participate in Roman legislature.
• The Roman legislature gained control of Rome.

What signs of growth does Tertulllian mention?

• aqueducts, marshes, and forests
• large cities, settled government, and civilized life
• Plebeians could participate in Roman legislature.
• solitary cottages, arches, and higher taxes

According to Tertullian, why were all places accessible at this time in the Roman Empire?

• The Romans had built many roads and bridges.
• The Romans had built monuments and arches.
• The Romans had developed canals.
• The Romans had developed mapmaking.

At the Battle of Actium, Antony and Cleopatra

• defeated Octavian.
• killed themselves.
• were defeated by Octavian.
• were killed.

When Diocletian took power in a.d. 284, he

• put down a peasant revolt.
• ordered workers to remain at jobs only for a few years.
• divided the empire into four parts, each with its own ruler.
• stopped backing the value of coins with gold.

Which of the following helped Rome’s trade?

• Caesar’s calendar
• Hannibal’s invasion
• Nero’s leadership
• a common system of money

According to this passage, what is Jesus’ message?

• God is coming soon to rule the kingdom of heaven.
• People should welcome the kingdom of heaven.
• The kingdom of heaven is hard to find.
• The kingdom of heaven should be buried like a treasure.

According to Christian beliefs, which event led to the birth of Christianity?

• when Jesus celebrated the Passover meal with his disciples
• when Jesus healed the sick and performed other miracles
• when Jesus was arrested and crucified
• when Jesus rose from the dead

Which of the following helped Rome’s trade?

• Caesar’s calendar
• Hannibal’s invasion
• Nero’s leadership
• a common system of money

What inference can you make about the Roman world between the time of the Indo-Europeans and the rise of the Roman Republic?

• People became wealthier and engaged in building projects.
• The Romans were conquered by other peoples.
• Roman rulers fought and lost many wars.
• The Romans made few advances.