Ancient Rome and the Origins of Christianity

Who is associated with the Ides of March?

• Augustus

• Nero

• Constantine

• Julius Caesar

What form of government did Rome have before becoming an empire?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

Who was the founder of Christianity?

• Jesus Christ

• Moses

• Muhammad

• Buddha

Which Roman emperor legalized Christianity?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Nero

• Constantine

Which Roman general crossed the Rubicon River, leading to a civil war?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Nero

• Constantine

What event marked the beginning of the Roman Republic?

• The assassination of Julius Caesar

• The crowning of Augustus as emperor

• The overthrow of the Etruscan king

• The conversion to Christianity

Who wrote the majority of the New Testament in the Bible?

• Jesus Christ

• Moses

• Paul the Apostle

• Peter the Apostle

Which Roman emperor persecuted Christians in the early years of the religion?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Nero

• Constantine

Within the Roman Republic, this group had the most influence and wealth.

• plebians

• senate

• patricians

• assemblies

In 476 C.E., Rome fell at the hands of this Germanic tribe.

• Goths

• Gauls

• Mongols

• Carthage