Module 06 Roman Empire Review

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

• Age of Augustus.
• Resurrection.
• Pax Romana.
• Crucifixion.

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...

• barbarian invasions
• strong leadership
• inflation
• political corruption

Which popular Roman attraction is pictured?

• Colosseum
• Pantheon
• Circus Maxiums
• Forum

What does New Testament describe?

• The life and teachings of Jesus - 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 statement describes Rome under the reign of the emperors?

• Rome reduced trade and isolated itself.
• Rome was weak and under constant attack.
• Rome expanded in wealth and territory.
• Rome declined in learning and scientific advancements.
  

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

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

After the Roman Empire split into separate eastern and western empires, the eastern portion continued to rule the region for over 1,000 years under what name?

• the Carolingian Empire
• the Byzantine Empire
• the Roman Republic
• the Trojan Republic
  

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

• The military was large and created a significant tax burden to maintain.
• 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.
  

Who is the founder of Christianity?

• Abraham
• Paul
• Peter
• Jesus