Review - Rome (Ch 6 Test)

What are martyrs?

• Martyrs are individuals who seek fame and recognition.
• Martyrs are individuals who sacrifice their lives for their beliefs or principles.
• Martyrs are people who avoid conflict at all costs.
• Martyrs are those who live a life of luxury and comfort.

What are heresies?

• Heresies are universally accepted beliefs.
• Heresies are a type of religious ritual.
• Heresies refer to the study of ancient texts.
• Heresies are beliefs said to be contrary to official Church teachings

A clergy presides (controls) over a diocese, a Christian community

• True

• False

How did Emperor Augustus reform the government of Rome?

• Creating a new system of administration, establishing a standing army, and implementing a system of taxation

• Implementing a democratic voting system

• Introducing a system of bartering instead of currency

• Building a new colosseum for entertainment which helped the people forget their problems

Which Emperor viciously persecuted Christians?

• Tiberius
• Augustus
• Caligula
• Nero

Which Roman Emperor codified Roman law?

• Hadrian

• Augustus
• Nero
• Caligula

What does Pax Romana mean?

• Roman Empire
• Pax Britannica
• Roman War
• Roman Peace

Which Roman Emperor was the first to grant toleration to Christians?

• Nero
• Augustus
• Tiberius
• Constantine the Great

How did Diocletian reform the economy?

• 
  Abolishing all taxes and price controls

• Implementing a barter system instead of currency

• Allowing free market without any regulations

• He fixed the prices of many goods and services to slow inflation

Why did Diocletian divide the Roman Empire in two?

• 
  To reduce the influence of the Roman Senate

• To establish a stronger alliance with neighboring empires

• To create more opportunities for trade and commerce

• To better manage the vast territory and address administrative and military challenges