Roman Empire

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

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

What Roman architectural contribution allowed the construction of higher, more stable structures such as the aqueducts and the Colosseum?

• columns
• arches
• lintels
• marble

How did the Romans carry water from mountains into cities?

• by combining a set of layers
• by combining a set of arches
• by building aqueducts
• by building a bridge

What material did the Romans invent that helped their structures last?

• volcanic rock
• asphalt
• cement
• lime

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.

Which apostle was most responsible for spreading the Christian faith immediately after the death of Jesus by writing letters?

• Peter
• James
• Paul 
• John

The Roman Empire fell for all of the following reasons EXCEPT...

• barbarian invasions
• strong leadership
• inflation
• political corruption

What event do many historians consider the end of the Western Roman Empire?

• Constantine dividing the empire
• a barbarian general overthrowing the emperor and naming himself king
• a Roman general overthrowing the emperor and naming himself king
• Justinian moving the capital to the east

Who is the leader of the Catholic Church?

• Patriarch
• Pope
• Roman Emperor
• Paul

Which popular Roman attraction is pictured?

• Colosseum
• Pantheon
• Circus Maxiums
• Forum