1st Semester Test Remediation Part 2

The legacy of the Roman Empire includes contributions in all of the following EXCEPT:

• the diffusion of the Latin language.

• innovations in the field of architecture.

• the development of paper, and the concept of zero

• a system of laws that endures to this day.

Using the image and world history knowledge all of the following are true EXCEPT

• The Greek gods had human-like emotions and Romans adopted and renamed the Greek gods

• The Greeks adopted the Roman religion due to the power and size of the Roman Republic

• The Roman religion was heavily influenced by the Greek religion due to their frequent interactions

• The Greek and Roman religions were polytheistic

All of the following are reasons why the roman government placed emphasis on their polytheistic religion during the Roman Empire EXCEPT

• Roman believed that deities were considered to be symbols of the state

• Romans felt that powerful spirits/divine forces resided in everything around them

• Romans believed that the Christian God alone determined their fate in life

• Romans hoped to gain favor and avoid misfortune by honoring powerful gods and goddesses

How did the early Greeks and early Romans attempt to understand the forces of nature around them?

• Attributed power to the priestly class

• Created myths about gods and goddesses

• Developed religions of salvation

• Believed those forces were controlled by rulers

Which country was least impacted by the spread of Christianity according to the map above?

• Gaul

• Spain

• Anatolia

• Britain

Using your knowledge of world history, along with the map above, which of the following statements is supported by the map pictured above?

• The Roman Empire was divided into East and West during its rise

• Julius Caesar was the first Christian Emperor

• Christianity began in the eastern provinces of the empire and spread throughout the empire by 600 ce

• Christian communities became less and less common in the Roman Empire between the 4th and 6th centuries

Which of the following is NOT a reason why Christianity appealed to many people? (31e)

• Embraced all people, including the poor and enslaved

• Gave hope and promise of eternal life

• It was similar to the traditional religions Rome already had in place

• Offered a personal relationship with a loving God

Which of the following events proved to be a crucial step in extending Christianity throughout the Mediterranean world?

• Rome's first emperor converted to Christianity

• Jesus of Nazareth was proclaimed the Messiah

• Christianity became the official religion of Rome

• The rise of the Roman Empire in Europe and Asia

What is the fundamental difference between Christianity and the religion of the ancient Roman Empire?

• The religious beliefs of the ancient Roman Empire including the belief in life after death which conflicts with the Christian belief

• Christians do not believe that Jesus was the Messiah while most Romans believed that Jesus was the Son of God

• The religious beliefs of the Roman Empire stem from Judaism while Christianity was created independently of Judaism.

• Christianity's fundamental belief in one god conflicts with the belief in many gods of the ancient Roman Empire.

Based on the image above Constantine's conversion supposedly occurred after he ______.

• Had a Christian vision the night before a battle

• Defeated a Jewish king in battle

• Was visited by Jesus in his villa

• Was visited by Christian priest