Roman Empire & Chrisitianity

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

• Augustus

• Julius Ceasar

• Titus

• Tiberius

What was the Pax Romana?

• a period of peace and prosperity which began under Augustus

• an illness that spread through Rome in the summers

• a series of aqueducts bringing water to Rome

• a phrase meaning "All roads lead to Rome"

What did Rome use to improve trade, collect taxes, and pay their soldiers?

• a credit system

• the Pax Romana

• standardized currency

• clay pots

What religion is based on the teachings of Jesus?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Emperor worship

• Buddhism

The main appeal of Christianity is the promise of forgiveness of sins and access to heaven through Jesus.

• True

• False

Most Roman emperors embraced and supported Christianity.

• True

• False