7th- History: Chapter 1 Review

When the Roman Empire was divided, the western section became known as the Byzantine Empire.

• True

• False

The message of Jesus—people should love God and one another—agreed with Jewish teachings.

• True

• False

Crucifixion of criminals and political rebels was a common method of punishment by the Romans.

• True

• False

Romans spread the Latin language throughout Europe and Africa as they gained political power in these areas.

• True

• False

Peter of Galilee was a leader in establishing the Christian Church.

• True

• False

Excommunicate is government officials who carried out Emperor Leo's orders to remove all icons from churches

• True

• False

The Justinian Code has been the basis for what in many countries?

• government organization

• legal systems

• religious order

• the system of taxation

The capital city of the Eastern Roman Empire was

• Adrianople

• Constantinople

• Rome

• Spartacus

According to Christian tradition, who helped set up a Christian church in Rome after the death of Jesus?

• Paul of Tarsus, a Jew and Roman citizen

• Peter, a Jewish fisher from Galilee

• the bishop of Rome, or pope

• Theodosius, a Roman emperor

What happened after the Jews rebelled against the Romans in 132 C.E.?

• Jewish forces defeated the Romans.

• Jews took control of Jerusalem.

• Jews were banned from Jerusalem.

• The war was peacefully resolved.