Chapter 13 The Roman Empire and Christianity

Some ways that art appeared in Roman towns and homes was by ________ found on floors, murals on walls, and statues in public places.

What was the purpose of gladiatorial games?

How did the Twelve Tablets change the Roman legal system?

• powerful

• He was the Messiah.

• They made it more reliable by writing down the laws.

• It was a long period of prosperity and peace, where other times reflected political infighting and tumult.

• Non-Jews worshiped Roman gods and emperors; Jews did not.

How did Jews and non-jews approach Roman religion differently?

• powerful

• He was the Messiah,

• They made it more reliable by writing down laws.

• It was a long period of prosperity and peace, where other times had reflected political infighting and tumult.

• Non-Jews worshiped Roman gods and emperors; Jews did not.

Factors that helped support the spreading of Christianity. Military leaders spent money to pay soldiers and, once in power, taxed people to these expenses. Emperors also made less-valuable coins, which led to inflation. Unsafe travel conditions damaged Rome's trade network.

• true

• false

The early Christians added to their holy text by developing new scriptures called the New Testament.

• true

• false

What was a key architectural feature of Roman aqueducts?

• The Romans respected ancient religions and knew that Judaism forbade the worship of Roman gods.

• Romans built long arched bridges to pipe the water along

• He is famous for his oratory.

• They needed more soldiers to fight German invaders.

Why did Romans hire mercenaries?

• The Romans respected ancient religions and knew that Judaism forbade the worship of Roman gods.

• Romans built long arched bridges to pipe the water along

• He is famous for his oratory.

• They needed more soldiers to fight German invaders.

Why were Jews not required to worship Roman gods and emperors?

• The Romans respected ancient religions and knew that Judaism forbade the worship of Roman gods.

• Romans built long arched bridges to pipe the water along

• He is famous for his oratory.

• They needed more soldiers to fight German invaders.

For what is Cicero famous?

• The Romans respected ancient religions and knew that Judaism forbade the worship of Roman gods.

• Romans built long arched bridges to pipe the water along

• He is famous for his oratory.

• They needed more soldiers to fight German invaders.