10th Grade Chapter 4 Test Study Guide

Jesus Christ was born during the decaying years of the Roman Empire.

• True

• False

The Roman persecution of the Christians caused a remarkable decline in Christian growth.

• True

• False

The spread of Christianity beyond the Jewish area was aided by the conversion of Paul.

• True

• False

The gladiator fights were staged by Roman emperors to win public favor and to keep the unemployed masses of Rome out of mischief.

• True

• False

Augustus's laws punishing immorality and limiting extravagant living failed to produce moral reform in Rome.

• True

• False

According to historical documentation, Romulus and Remus founded the city of Rome.

• True

• False

The Roman Republic consisted of three branches of government: the consuls, the Senate, and the assemblies.

• True

• False

Titus led the Roman legions into Jerusalem in AD 70.

• True

• False

What was the North African city that rivaled Rome for Mediterranean trade?

• Carthage

• Alexandria

• Athens

• Carthago Nova

Which emperor legalized Christianity?

• Constantine

• Nero

• Augustus

• Diocletian