Ancient Rome Quiz

What did Rome offer to the people in the eastern part of the empire such as Greece, Asia Minor, Middle East, and Egypt?

• Military protection

• Economic support

• Honoring of Greek culture

• Roman citizenship

According to the text, what did the Romans believe practicing their religion would ensure?

• Cultural diversity

• Success

• Peaceful coexistence

• Expansion of the empire

What was the Roman policy towards conquered peoples' gods?

• The Romans ignored the conquered peoples' gods.

• The Romans forced the conquered peoples to worship Roman gods exclusively.

• The Romans built temples and honored the conquered peoples' gods.

• The Romans banned the worship of any gods other than their own.

Why did the Romans have problems with Jews and Christians?

• Jews and Christians refused to make offerings to Roman gods.

• Jews and Christians tried to convert Romans to their religions.

• Jews and Christians paid no respect to Roman festivals.

• Jews and Christians did not believe in any gods.

What event occurred in A.D. 70?

• Nero became emperor of Rome.

• Roman troops retook Jerusalem from Jewish rebels.

• The Romans allowed Jews to worship freely.

• The Great Temple in Jerusalem was built.

Who was blamed for the great fire in Rome in A.D. 64?

• Emperor Tiberius

• Christians

• Emperor Nero

• Local people

What significant action did Diocletian take regarding the governance of the empire?

• He divided the empire into two parts

• He made Christianity the official religion

• He banned all religions except for Christianity

• He unified the Greek-speaking east and the Latin-speaking west

Who became the emperor of both parts of the Roman Empire after winning a civil war in 324?

• Diocletian

• Galerius

• Constantine

• Theodosius

What was the new state religion of Rome after Emperor Theodosius's decree in 395?

• Paganism

• Judaism

• Christianity

• The cult of the sun god

How did Constantine reportedly ensure his soldiers' victory before a battle?

• He had them pray to the pagan gods.

• He had workers mark his soldiers' shields with crosses.

• He made a sacrifice to the sun god.

• He promised freedom to all slaves who fought.