Vocabulary Quiz - Rome List 2

What was Constantinople known for in terms of its geographical location?

• Located between Africa and Europe

• Located between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans

• Located between the continent of Europe and Asia

• Located between the North and South Poles

What major accomplishment is Constantine noted for?

• Building the largest amphitheater in Rome

• Making it legal to practice Christianity

• Establishing the first Roman school

• Creating a new currency system

What does the term "Apostle" refer to?

• A type of ancient scripture

• A high-ranking church official

• A teacher of religion in the New Testament

• A Roman governor

Which empire is described as the Eastern half of the Roman Empire that survived the fall of the Western half?

• Ottoman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Persian Empire

• Mongol Empire

What is the role of the Pope according to the text?

• The ruler of a small European country

• The head of the Roman Catholic Church

• A military leader in ancient Rome

• A teacher in the Byzantine Empire

What does the term "Diaspora" refer to?

• A type of ancient Roman architecture

• The dispersal of people from their homeland

• A religious festival in ancient Rome

• A Roman military strategy

What is the primary language from which many modern European languages are derived?

• Greek

• Latin

• French

• German

Who is referred to as the Messiah in the text?

• A Roman emperor

• A Greek philosopher

• A savior figure awaited by the Jews

• A famous general

What is a Martyr as defined in the text?

• A person who dies for a cause

• A person who writes important texts

• A person who leads a religious congregation

• A person who discovers new lands

What does "Monotheism" mean according to the text?

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in no gods

• Belief in one God

• Belief in nature spirits