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The Roman Empire and Christianity

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is this Roman architectural achievement?

a)

Colosseum

b)

Aqueduct

c)

Hadrian's Wall

d)

Fresco

2.

A writing or recording created by someone who witnessed or lived through an event is called?

a)

Primary source

b)

Secondary source

c)

Biography

d)

Bibliography

3.

What were some effects of the Pax Romana (Roman Peace)? Check all that apply.

a)

The poor received free grain.

b)

New laws restored order.

c)

Art, literature, and education were supported.

d)

The size of the military was doubled.

4.

How did Rome ensure the vast empire would remain connected? Check all that apply.

a)

Roads

b)

Bridges

c)

Tunnels

d)

Trains

5.

What was NOT a benefit of trade in the Roman Empire?

a)

Food supplies increased throughout the empire.

b)

Roman crafts were exported to faraway lands in exchange for food and luxury items.

c)

Rome created money that could be used in and out of the empire.

d)

Roman ships discovered the Americas, leading to new food sources and slaves.

6.

What is this structure?

a)

Aqueduct

b)

Arch

c)

Bas-relief

d)

Colosseum

7.

What features may be found in Roman architecture? Check all that apply.

a)

Arches

b)

Domes

c)

Vaults

d)

Pyramids

8.

Latin was a ______________ used by the Roman Empire.

a)

Language

b)

Currency

c)

Religion

d)

Weapon

9.

Roman philosophy and architecture were greatly influenced by the?

a)

Chinese

b)

British

c)

Mongols

d)

Greeks

10.

This type of decorative floor art was made with tiny stone cubes to create a picture or design.

a)

Bas-relief

b)

Fresco

c)

Column

d)

Mosaic

11.

The religion based on the teachings of Jesus is known as?

a)

Judaism

b)

Christianity

c)

Islam

d)

Hinduism

12.

What is a parable? (Hint: The Good Samaritan)

a)

A story about a hero

b)

A story about God

c)

One of the Gospels in the New Testament

d)

A short story about everyday life

13.

Who was responsible for spreading Christianity after the death of Jesus? Check all that apply.

a)

The Twelve Apostles

b)

Paul (Saul)

c)

Christians fleeing Roman persecution in the Holy Land

d)

Roman soldiers as they conquered new lands

14.

Which emperor blamed Christians for the Great Fire of Rome in A.D. 64?

a)

Augustus

b)

Nero

c)

Diocletian

d)

Constantine

15.

Which emperor saw a vision before a great battle, leading to his conversion to Christianity?

a)

Nero

b)

Augustus

c)

Constantine

d)

Diocletian

16.

After his death, Saint Peter was named the first ________ of the Roman Catholic Church.

a)

Priest

b)

Missionary

c)

Epistle

d)

Pope

17.

What reasons led to the decline of the Roman Empire? Check all that apply.

a)

Military

b)

Political

c)

Economic

d)

Social

18.

Diocletian divided the Roman Empire into two parts, ruled by four emperors known as a?

a)

Tetrarchy

b)

Romanopoly

c)

Duo Empiro

d)

Quadratic Empire

19.

Constantine moved his capital east to this city, which he renamed after himself.

a)

Ravenna

b)

Thessalonica

c)

Byzantium

d)

Jerusalem

20.

Which barbarian groups attacked the Roman Empire during its decline? Check all that apply.

a)

Visigoths

b)

Vandals

c)

Babylonians

d)

Huns