Roman and Byzantine Empires (topic 8)

What was the Pax Romana?

• A period of peace and prosperity for the Roman empire

• The term for the long struggle of power within the Roman empire

• The name given to the ruling family in the Roman empire

Which is not an important achievement in Roman history?

• invention of concrete

• use of aqueducts

• use of the plow

• using the arch in architecture

What term is used for an elite group who supported Temple traditions?

• Zealots

• Sadducees

• emperors

• Helots

Which emperor ended the persecution of Christians?

• Julius Caesar

• Justinian

• Octavius

• Constantine

True or False: The major difference between Jews and Christians is the belief in God.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

the major difference is the belief that Jesus is the Messiah (Christians believe this and Jews do not)

What term is applied to the first four books of the New Testament?

• Apostles

• Epistles

• Gospels

• Hymns

Juvenal is a famous Roman writer. What is he known for?

• Odes

• witty verses

• satires

• tragedies

Which empire's entertainment was known for being more violent?

• Greek

• Roman

Answer explanation

Roman entertainment typically took place on a massive scale and included violence

What was the biggest issue that contributed to the Great Schism?

• who would rule the church

• who would rule the empire

What was the Justinian Code?

• An established code of laws

• An established code of ethics for people to follow

• The belief that Rome should rule the world

• An established code for trading procedures