Roman Empire Quiz Review PART TWO

What was one of the reasons for the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire?

• They refused to participate in some of the Roman religious activities

• They were blamed for a great fire in Rome

• They believed in equality among all people

• They appealed to the poor people of Rome

Which Roman Emperor is credited for tolerating Christians and ending their persecution?

• Marcus Aurelius

• Trajan

• Hadrian

• Nerva

What was one of the appeals of Christianity to the people of Rome? THERE MAY BE MORE THAN ONE CORRECT ANSWER!

• The belief in equality among all people

• The promise of getting into heaven by living a good life

• The rapid growth of Christianity in Rome

• The acceptance and tolerance of other religions

Which of the following is a reason for splitting the Roman Empire? THERE MAY BE MORE THAN ONE CORRECT ANSWER!

• To create a trading powerhouse in the East

• The empire was too large to manage

• Communication was difficult

• To weaken the Western Roman Empire

What were the effects of splitting the Roman Empire? THERE MAY BE MORE THAN ONE CORRECT ANSWER!

• Both the Eastern and Western Roman Empires survived for another 1,000 years

• The Eastern Roman Empire thrived and became a trading powerhouse

• The Western Roman Empire experienced a decline and entered the Dark Ages

• The Eastern Roman Empire shut off any move in from the West

Which Roman Emperor ordered a wall to be built in Britain?

• Trajan

• Hadrian

• Marcus Aurelius

• Nerva

Who was the last of the '5 Good Emperors' and a great philosopher of Rome?

• Hadrian

• Trajan

• Marcus Aurelius

• Nerva

Which Roman Emperor had the most peaceful reign in the history of Rome?

• Nerva

• Hadrian

• Antonius Pius

• Trajan

Which Roman Emperor is known for trying to make his favorite horse Consul of Rome?

• Diocletian

• Commodus

• Caligula

• Nero

Which Roman Emperor split the empire in half when it became too big to manage?

• Nero

• Diocletian

• Commodus

• Caligula