Rome Review

Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of Rome?

• Caesar
• Augustus
• Diocletian
• Constantine

Why did the Romans create the republic?

• So they would not have a king in control.
• To defend themselves.
• So that every person could be a citizen.
• So that judges could make laws.

Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?

• Romulus & Remus
• Zeus & Hera
• Ronulus & Roman
• Bill & Ted

Why was Rome's geographic setting important?

• Strong winds brought heavy spring rains to the land.

• Its position was central to Italy and the known Western world.

• It was surrounded by deserts which kept is safe from invasion.

• Farmers depended on yearly flooding to plant crops.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that led to the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Empire was hard to defend because of size.

• The economy was failing.

• Invasions from barbarian tribes.

• Science convinced people the earth was flat and they fell off the edge.

Why was the Twelve Tables an important step in Rome?

• It made laws public for all citizens to read.
• Rome had no laws before that time.
• It gave the plebeians citizenship for the first time.
• It gave plebeians more rights than patricians.

How was early Christianity spread?

• Augustus spread it after becoming a Christian
• Paul and other followers of Jesus traveled teaching about Christianity
• Jesus was made king and spread Christianity
• Christians were required to start new churches

The teachings of Jesus of Nazareth led to what religion's development?

• Nazarene
• Christianity
• Judaism
• Protestantism

He was a dictator of Rome and later killed by senators because he became too powerful.

• Julius Ceasar
• Ceasar Augustus
• Constantine
• Sparticus 

What was the official language of the Roman Empire?

• Greek
• Romanian
• French
• Latin