The Roman Empire and Christianity

What was a benefit of the Pax Romana?

• Agriculture was no longer important to Rome.

• The army was no longer needed to keep peace.

• The economy prospered.

• No one in the empire was poor.

Which statement best describes the methods of Augustus?

• quick, careless, and harsh

• slow, careful, and legal

• slow, careless, and outside the law

• quick, orderly, and peaceful

Who was Paul?

• one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus

• the first bishop of Rome

• a well-educated Jew and Roman citizen who spread early Christianity

• a friend of Jesus from Nazareth

How did endless warfare ruin the Roman economy?

• There were too many emperors.

• Trade was interrupted and currency lost value.

• The Roman Empire stretched too far from Scotland to the Sahara.

• Ordinary people grew angry.

Which of the following was NOT established under Roman law?

• equality under the law

• presumption of guilt

• fair judges

• presumption of innocence

Who built the Roman roads?

• barbarian slaves

• Roman soldiers

• Titus

• Constantine

What is the name for the 200 years of peace and prosperity that began under Augustus?

• the Appian Way

• the rule of Augustus

• the Roman Way

• the Pax Romana

What are epistles?

• letters

• miracles

• parables

• catacombs

What was the official language of Rome?

• Greek

• Hebrew

• Latin

• Spanish

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

• Titus

• Tiberius