Ch. 13 Roman Empire Review

What is a romance language?

• a language based on Italian

• a language based on Greek

• a language based on Latin

• a language used to express love

What was the Pax Romana?

• The story of the beginning of Rome

• A war between Rome and Carthage

• An era of Roman peace

• An epic poem written by Virgil

Which of these is a work of literature that pokes fun at human weakness?

• ode

• moral

• poetry

• satire

Before Christianity was accepted, most Romans

• were monotheistic

• worshiped Pharaohs

• had no religion

• copied Greek mythology

Who was the Roman Emperor who ended the persecution of Christians after he thought he saw a sign from God?

• Theodosius

• Nero

• Constantine

• Romulus Augustus

After Jesus was crucified, who was responsible for spreading his teachings?

• Augustus

• Apostles

• Pontius Pilate

• Zealots

This Roman creation did NOT influence American architecture and design.

• concrete

• city layouts

• use of arches for longer bridge spans

• using temples as a house of worship

How did a stable currency benefit the Roman Empire?

• People began to barter more.

• It made it easier to trade over longer distances.

• Paper money was easier to carry.

• It ended economic growth.

Which of these was NOT true about life in the Roman Empire?

• People enjoyed chariot races.

• Slavery was common.

• Gladiators were part of the upper class.

• The rich lived well.

These were religious buildings created to worship the Christian God and they had high ceilings, long aisles and an altar.

• Basilica

• Shrine

• Temple

• Mosque