2020 Roman Empire Review

Rome’s 200 years of peace and prosperity was called the...

• Age of Augustus.

• Resurrection.

• Pax Romana.

• Crucifixion.

How did the Romans carry water from mountains into cities?

• by combining a set of layers
• by combining a set of arches
• by building aqueducts
• by building a bridge

How did Constantine affect Christianity?

• He made Christianity legal in 313 AD
• He placed even more bans on the religion.
• He persecuted Christians in the Colosseum.
• He moved the capital of Rome to the Eastern Empire.

The Roman Empire fell for all of the following reasons EXCEPT...

• Lots of attacks and fighting

• Strong leadership guiding them through the hard times

• Loss of economy $$ due to all the warfare

• wealthy citizens leaving Rome

What does the New Testament contain?

• The history, teaching, and beliefs of Christianity

• The life and teachings of Paul as he spread Christianity

• The life of Christians in the Roman Empire

• The life of Jews in the Roman Empire

Which body of water helped Rome become an empire due to its geographic location?

• Aegean Sea
• Red Sea
• Dead Sea
• Mediterranean Sea
  

What is one reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?

• The military was fighting a lot of battles - east, west, and at home

• Christianity began to spread throughout the empire.

• A decision could not be made about what form of currency to use.

• The Qin Dynasty of China began to conquer western lands.

What is the largest industry in Rome?

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Logging

• Manufacturing

Constantine

• was the first Roman Emperor

• Divided the Roman Empire

• Made Christianity legal

• sacked the Roman Empire

How did Diocletian respond to the size of the empire?

• He divided the empire into two parts and shared the rule

• divided the army into smaller troops

• He made Christianity legal

• He starting attacking barbarian groups