Chapter 6 Rome and Christianity Quiz

What was the Pax Romana?

• A period of peace and stability in the Roman Empire

• A religious festival in ancient Rome

• A war between Rome and its neighboring empires

• A rebellion against the Roman government

Who were some of the people found in the marketplace of Roman cities?

• Artists, musicians, and athletes

• Traders, teachers, and philosophers

• Soldiers, farmers, and politicians

• Doctors, lawyers, and engineers

What did the followers of Jesus Christ believe about him?

• He had been raised to life again

• He was a Roman emperor

• He was a philosopher from Greece

• He had magical powers

Why were Christians sometimes arrested or beaten in the Roman Empire?

• For preaching about new religions

• For participating in gladiator battles

• For refusing to make offerings to Roman gods

• For not paying taxes to Rome

What did the Romans require Christians to do to prove their loyalty to the empire?

• Build statues of Roman emperors

• Pay higher taxes than other citizens

• Join the Roman army

• Make offerings to Roman gods and goddesses

What event led to Christianity becoming a legal religion in the Roman Empire?

• The death of Emperor Constantine

• The Battle of Milvian Bridge

• The Roman Colosseum games

• The Edict of Milan

What did Emperor Constantine do to promote Christianity in the empire?

• He persecuted followers of Christianity

• He built new temples for Roman gods

• He signed the Edict of Milan

• He declared himself as the new Christian pope

What is the meaning of the term 'pagan' as used in the text?

• Related to the worship of many gods or goddesses

• A follower of Christianity

• A Roman soldier

• A type of Roman currency

What characteristics of Christians were admired by the Romans during the persecution?

• Their knowledge of Roman history and culture

• Their military skills and strategies

• Their wealth, power, and influence

• Their calm, courage, and organization

What did becoming a Christian in the Roman Empire require a person to do?

• Participate in gladiator battles

• Pay a special tax to the Roman government

• Join the Roman Senate

• Go through a period of training and study