The Roman Empire

What large body of water was at the center of the Roman Empire?

• Nile River

• Black Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

What area did the Roman Republic begin in?

• Spain

• Italy

• Greece

• North Africa

The Romans conquered most of the territory that bordered what body of water?

• Aegean Sea

• Adriatic Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Nile River

Whos is the founder of Christianity?

• Siddhartha Gautama
• Abraham
• Jesus
• Muhammad

Roman Roads and a common language helped spread what?

• law
• Christianity
• Land Rights
• television shows

What are some ways that the Roman Empire helped to spread Christianity?

• study of Hinduism, roads, geometry

• taxes, messengers, advancements in science

• fall of the Empire, Pax Romana, assassination of Ceasar

• roads, missionaries, conversion of Constantine

Christians were punished and treated very badly by Romans when they chose God over the Empire, this is called:

• Persecution

• Praise

Which of these best describes the role of the missionary Paul in spreading Christianity?

• He convinced the Roman emperor to legalize Christianity.

• He became the first Christian emperor of Rome.

• He established the first Christian church in Rome.

• He traveled throughout the Roman Empire converting people to Christianity.

Why did Christianity attract so many followers?

• It promised that if people accepted Jesus they would become rich.
• It gave people the ultimate gift of wisdom.
• It gave hope to the poor and powerless
• It promised that if people accepted Jesus they would suffer

The Roman Emperor who legalized Christianity?

• Constantine
• Saul 
• Paul 
• Jesus