Roman Empire and Christianity

The Roman Empire began under which individual?

• Julius Caesar

• Caesar Augustus

• Marc Antony

• Constantine

What is a Roman "triumvirate?"

• 3 religions of Rome

• government with 3 military leaders

• 3 consuls

• an assembly of Plebeians and Patricians

The Pax Romana

• Time when citizens of the Roman Republic revolted against the government.

• Time when citizens of the Roman Republic were plagued by disease and war.

• Time when the Roman Republic plunged into an economic depression.

• Time when the Roman Republic experienced a time of peace and prosperity.

Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar both .....

• declared himself dictator for life.

• were assassinated by members of the Senate.

• implemented a series of economic and political reforms.

• established long periods of peace and prosperity.

Which impact of the Pax Romana benefited the ECONOMY of the Roman Empire?

• Establishment of a uniform system of money

• Increased emphasis on the family

• Civil war over the power of Julius Caesar

• Spread of slavery in the agricultural system

How did the legal system help Rome as it moved from republic to empire?

• It allowed for Rome to gain new territory.

• It created relative stability for most Romans.

• It provided for corrupt leadership in the empire.

• It increased the rights of slaves.

The Pax Romana period impacted politics throughout the Roman Empire by —

• restricting trade with foreign empires

• creating government jobs for the unemployed

• ending the influence of Greek culture

• devastating the economy to pay for wars

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

• Beliefs of the Roman Empire stem from Judaism while Christianity was not from Judaism.

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

• Christianity's is monotheistic while religion of the ancient Roman Empire was polytheistic.

• Beliefs of the ancient Roman Empire include the belief in life after death but Christians believe in reincarnation.

Which of the following contributed to the expansion of trade in the Roman Empire during Pax Romana.

• Use of a common currency

• Increased inflation in the empire

• Creation of the civil service

• Increased emphasis on the family

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Pax Romana?

• Building of roads

• Development of uniform law

• Dividing of the Empire into two parts

• Prosperity and stability