Christianity & The Fall of Rome Vocabulary

What type of government did the citizens of ancient Rome vote for their leaders?

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

What was the main job of the Senate in the Roman Republic?

• Discuss laws

• Collect taxes

• Appoint emperors

• Enforce laws

How many members did a legion in the Roman army consist of?

• 20000

• 1000

• 5000

• 10000

What did the Romans call the people who lived outside of the Roman empire and viewed as inferior?

• Conquerors

• Barbarians

• Citizens

• Allies

Who was the Roman emperor who moved the capital to Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Nero

• Constantine

What is corruption in the context of government officials?

• Moral activities

• Legal activities

• Ethical activities

• Illegal activities

What is an empire?

• A territory without a ruler

• A large territory ruled by a single leader

• A group of independent territories

• A small territory ruled by multiple leaders

What is the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus?

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Judaism

• Christianity

What is the term for someone who has changed their religious beliefs to accept a different religion?

• Atheist

• Heretic

• Convert

• Devotee

What is a disciple in the context of religious teachings?

• A leader

• A follower

• A preacher

• A teacher