Fall of Rome, Byzantine Empire, and Christianity.

Pax romana was known as...

• The reign of Justinian

• The 800 year of peace in Rome

• The 200 year period of peace in Rome

• No war in ancient greece

The Visigoths became tired of the Romans’ demands, rebelled, and _____

• Overthrew the last Roman Emperor Justinian and Theodora

• Defeated Roman Legions

• Charged Rome with heavy taxes

• Gave them a warning

Which side of the Roman Empire fell first?

• Eastern

• Western

• Northern

• Southern

True or False: 1 Reason Rome fell was due to invasion by the armies of Asia and Britain.

• True

• False

The city of Constantinople was previously called...

• Alexandria

• Persia

• Mesopotamia

• Byzantium

Emperor Justinian created the Code of Justinian because he found the Roman Laws to be...

• Irritating

• Confusing

• Not long enough

• Too simple

Which of the following was NOT a way Constantine supported Christianity?

• He declared that Catholicism was the true religion

• He attended religious gatherings

• Excused Christians from paying taxes

• He issued the Edict of Milan

Which answer best describes how Constantine converted to Christianity?

• He was blinded by a bright light on the way to the city of Damascus.

• He received a letter from Justinian begging to believe in Jesus or else he would be judged for his sins.

• He saw a burning cross appear in a dream and was promised victory in battle if he believed.

• He received a vision from an angel in a cave and was told to write down everything he was told about God

True or False: Christians were treated well by the Roman Empire even though they chose to not worship Roman Gods or serve in the army

• True

• False

Christians believed Jesus to be the son of ____

• God

• Joseph

• Paul

• Theodosius