Ancient Rome

True or False: Initially, Diocletian's reforms were successful, but in the long run, they caused the collapse of Rome.

• True

• False

What was the name of the capital once Constantine moved it from Rome?

• Istanbul

• Milan

• Florence

• Constantinople

Which emperor divided Rome into four sections called a tetrarchy?

• Elagabulus

• Caligula

• Nero

• Diocletian

True or False: After the reign of Marcus Aurelius, Rome was stable and prosperous.

• True

• False

Who was Paul?

• a Jewish fisherman who followed Jesus during his lifetime

• a Roman procurator who ordered the execution of Jesus

• a Roman citizen who founded Christian communities in Asia Minor

• a leader of the Essenes

Which Roman official ordered the execution of Jesus?

• Pontius Pilate

• Constantine

• Nero

• Tiberius

What did the Edict of Milan proclaim?

• Christianity was the new state religion of the Roman Empire

• the end of the Roman empire

• Christians were traitors to the Roman state

• official tolerance of Christianity

Which of the following best describes Rome’s state religion?

• Romans worshiped gods and goddesses.

• Non-Roman religions were forbidden.

• Romans worshiped animals and nature.

• Emperors never came to be worshiped.

The _____ were a group of Jews who called for the violent overthrow of Roman rule.

• Pharisees

• Sadduccees

• Essenes

• Zealots

Why were Christians persecuted during the reign of Nero?

• Romans were intolerant of any religion.

• Christians refused to worship the state gods and emperors.

• Christians started a fire that destroyed much of Rome.

• Nero converted to Christianity.