Ancient Rome Review

Which of the following is not true about the geography of Rome.

• It was located on the Rubicon River

• It is in the country of Italy

• It can be found on the continent of Europe

• It has hills, mountains, and Volcanoes surrounding it.

What geographic features offered protection for the Romans?

• The many volcanoes protected them with streams of lava.

• The 7 hills made attacking Rome more difficult

• Building Rome 15 miles up the Tiber River to hide the Roman

• The many seas surrounding them

• The Island of Sicily

What civilization impacted the ancient religion of Rome?

• Hebrews

• Christians

• Mesopotamia

• Greeks

• Egyptians

How did Christianity Spread? (choose 2)

• Through roads and trade routes built by the Romans

• By bribing officials into converting

• By military means

• Through strict laws by the Roman Government

• Through using the Roman and Greek language.

Why would people be converted to Christianity?

• Many feared the emperor

• Most wanted free money provided by the Christians

• A positive message unlike what they were accustomed to.

• Rome required people honor the state

How was Christianity different from the Religion of Rome?

• Christians taught violence for one's faith was acceptable

• Christianity taught you should only worship one god.

• Christians did not have religious ceremonies

Who banned Christianity?

• Nero

• Caesar

• Augustus

• Constantine

• Theodosius

Who allowed freedom of religion?

• Nero

• Caesar

• Augustus

• Constantine

• Theodosius

What leader made Christianity the official religion of Rome?

• Nero

• Caesar

• Augustus

• Constantine

• Theodosius

How did the Greeks impact the Romans? (Choose 3)

• Language

• Writing

• Food

• Art

• Clothing