Ancient Rome Unit Test Study Guide

How did Rome’s geography affect the people who lived there?

• The Italian peninsula looked like a high-heeled boot, and the islands had frequent hurricanes that destroyed property.
• The Mediterranean Sea provided the Romans access to trade routes, and the hills increased the difficulty of an invasion.
• Mount Vesuvius had volcanic eruptions that supplied heat to homes, and the mountains provided salt water for growing crops.
• The Tiber River dried up in ancient times due to climate change, and the Alps prevented the Romans from migrating across Europe.

True or False: Ancient Rome once included Egypt, Greece, and Mesopotamia.

• True
• False

How did the Greeks influence ancient Roman mythology?

• The Greeks conquered Rome after a series of wars and forced the Romans to change religions in a peace treaty.
• The Greeks sent missionaries to share their religious ideas and convert as many people as possible across Europe.
• The Romans adopted and modified Greek religion after learning it from Greek colonies established in Italy.
• The Romans offered and paid a large sum of money to Greece for the rights to create new mythology using Greek gods.

Why was the story of Romulus and Remus important to the Romans?

• The story explained the creation of the universe.
• The story explained the founding of Rome.
• The story explained the naming of the planets.
• The story explained Rome's victory in the Trojan War.

Why did Judea and Rome fight during the Roman-Jewish Wars?

• The Jews were upset that the Romans actively disrespected their religion, and corrupt leaders heavily overtaxed Judea.
• The Jews were upset that the Romans sold the city of Jerusalem to another civilization so they could pay for their growing army.
• The Romans were upset that the Jews had entered a secret alliance with Egypt to overthrow the Roman emperor.
• The Romans were upset the Jews were moving into Rome by the thousands and competing with locals for limited jobs.

Jesus of Nazareth’s teachings of Judaism evolved into what other world religion?

• Christianity
• Hinduism
• Islam
• Roman Mythology

True or False: Jesus of Nazareth wrote the New Testament of the Bible to share his life, teachings, and instructions to the first churches.

• True
• False

According to the Bible, why did some people believe Jesus of Nazareth was the Messiah?

• He gained many followers, such as twelve men who became the Apostles.
• He performed several miracles, such as instantly healing people’s illnesses.
• He taught several parables, such as the story of the Good Samaritan.
• He traveled to many places, such as Babylon, Alexandria, Athens, and Rome.

According to the Bible, what method did the Romans use to execute Jesus of Nazareth?

• Crucifixion
• Excommunication
• Passover
• Resurrection

According to Christianity, why did Jesus of Nazareth sacrifice his life?

• His sacrifice was encouragement for the Apostles to become followers and spread Christianity.
• His sacrifice was necessary after he chased away the sellers and customers at the Second Temple.
• His sacrifice was necessary to become a god and one of the members of the Holy Trinity.
• His sacrifice was repayment for the wrongdoings of his followers and would help them enter Heaven.