Christian Persecution and Roman Perceptions

According to Tacitus, what was the reason the Christians were being persecuted?

• crime of hatred against mankind

• Giving gifts to people

• Setting the city on fire

• Causing the fall of Rome

What did the Romans think about Christian rituals?

• The Romans embraced Christian rituals wholeheartedly.
• The Romans thought they were bizarre and terrible.

• The Romans were indifferent to Christian rituals.
• The Romans believed Christian rituals were beneficial for society.

Which of these actions from Christianity is not something the Romans misinterpreted?

• The act of worship (prayer and communal gatherings)
• The "holy kiss"

• The act of secrecy by Christians

• The practice of the Eucharist

Which Roman emperor was responsible for setting Rome on fire?

• Nero
• Tiberius
• Augustus
• Caligula

What destroyed Pompeii?

• A tsunami
• A massive earthquake
• The eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
• A volcanic gas explosion

What is not a reason for the Fall of Rome?

• Political corruption
• Introduction of new technologies
• Economic decline
• Barbarian invasions

What happens if you just create more money when there is extreme poverty?

• More money will solve poverty immediately.
• Creating money will increase job opportunities instantly.
• Creating more money can lead to inflation, worsening poverty instead of alleviating it.
• More money will improve education and healthcare access.

Which of these is not a reason for Roman Success?

• Strong military tactics
• Lack of cultural assimilation
• Effective governance
• Vast network of roads

What did the Romans call the Mediterranean Sea?

• Mare Nostrum
• Mare Adriatico
• Mare Ionio
• Mare Mediterraneo

What is the height of the Roman Empire called?

• Pax Britannica
• Pax Americana
• Pax Gallica
• Pax Romana