Chapter 1 Vocabs Quiz: The Roman Empire & Christianity

Which is the best example of a secondary source about the American Revolution?

• A musket used in battle
• A letter written by George Washington
• A newspaper printed in 1776
• A history textbook written in 2020

Which modern figure holds the title of Pope?

• Pope Francis
• Pope Leo XIV
• Dalai Lama
• Patriarch Kirill

Which of the following buildings might use a Roman arch design?

• A modern sports stadium
• A tent
• A wooden hut
• A boat dock

Which activity would a missionary most likely do?

• Teach in a foreign country about their religion
• Lead a naval battle
• Collect taxes for the emperor
• Build a stadium for public games

Which of the following is a primary source?

• A letter written by George Washington
• A documentary made in 2023 about the American Revolution
• A history textbook from 2015
• An encyclopedia entry

Why were catacombs important to early Christians?

• They were safe places for worship and burials during persecution
• They stored food for winter
• They trained soldiers in secret
• They displayed Roman art

Which of the following best reflects Pax Romana?

• Roman armies fighting nonstop in civil wars
• A 200-year period of peace and prosperity under Roman rule
• The overthrow of Julius Caesar
• The burning of Rome by Nero

Which modern structure serves a similar purpose to an aqueduct?

• A dam
• A water pipeline
• A subway tunnel
• A highway bridge

Which event best fits the idea of Pax Romana?

• Constant civil wars in Rome
• Economic growth and safe travel across the empire
• The fall of the Roman Empire
• The invasion of the Huns

What is oral history?

• History told through written records
• History passed down by spoken stories and traditions
• A collection of newspaper articles
• A set of laws written by a king