WorksheetsChristianity and the Fall of Rome: Unit Test
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Where in the world did Christianity originate? (2 pts)
a)
Israel/Palestine
b)
The United States
c)
Rome, Italy
d)
Constantinople
2.
Who was Jesus of Nazareth? What do Christians believe about him? (3pts)
(a)
3.
What was the time of Roman peace that allowed Christianity to spread called? Why was it so important? (3pts)
a)
Pax Romana; the roads to safe for travel
b)
The Great Schism; split the church into two beliefs Orthodox and Catholic
c)
The Great Schism; the Roman empire was split between east and west
d)
Pax Romana; it allowed barbarians to move freely and attack towns
4.
What was the name of the Apostle that spread Christianity around the Roman empire? (2pt)
a)
Jesus
b)
Paul
c)
Judas
d)
Ezekiel
5.
What is Christianity’s holy text? (1pt)
a)
The Origin of Species
b)
The Ten Commandments
c)
The Bible
d)
The Torah
6.
Which of the choices above is Israel?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
e)
5
7.
Using the Map below, determine which areas were most influenced by Christianity in the 300s. (2pt)
a)
Spain
b)
Italy
c)
Asia Minor
d)
The United States
8.
Christians were persecuted for centuries, which roman emperor made christianity legal and eventually the official religion of the Roman Empire. (1pt)
a)
Caesar
b)
Augustus
c)
Diocletian
d)
Constantine
9.
Which of the following are Christian holidays (Choose all that apply) (2pts)
a)
Easter
b)
Christmas
c)
Bastille Day
d)
National Talk Like a Pirate Day
e)
Hanukah
10.
What kind of Economic troubles was Western Rome having that would contribute to its fall?
(a)
11.
What was wrong with Rome's military? (Select all that Apply)
a)
The Roman legions were increasingly becoming filled with Mercenaries
b)
Conquering land grew more difficult
c)
Legions were loyal to Money or Generals, Not Rome
d)
Plagued ravaged it ranks
e)
Vikings began to sack churched and villages
12.
What did Diocletian do that weakened Western Rome?
a)
He expanded the Roman Empire into new territories.
b)
He divided the Roman Empire into Eastern and Western halves.
c)
He centralized power in the Western Empire.
d)
He increased taxes to fund military campaigns.
13.
How did Constantine weaken the city of Rome and the power of the Emperor?
a)
Constantine expanded trade routes through Rome, boosting its economic influence.
b)
Constantine built new temples in Rome, enhancing its cultural significance.
c)
Constantine moved the capital to Byzantium, weakening Rome's significance and the Emperor's power.
d)
Constantine increased the military presence in Rome, strengthening the Emperor's power.
14.
What did the Mongols (Huns) do to Rome?
a)
Weakened Rome so much that European tribes could sack Rome
b)
Spread the Plague into Europe
c)
Brought with them spices, food, and luxury goods to trade
d)
Dug a canal through Northern China and connected communities
15.
How old was the last Western Roman Emperor?
a)
66
b)
54
c)
14
d)
25
16.
Why did the eastern Roman Empire last 1000 years after the fall of the west? (2pts)
a)
Trade was better in the East
b)
Missionaries spread Christianity
c)
Food Shortages in the East
d)
Taxes
17.
Why did Justinian create the Justinian Code? (1pt)
a)
He really liked seeing his name written on things
b)
To revise and review outdated Roman Laws
c)
To legalize slavery in the Empire
d)
To expand Christianity in the Roman Empire.
18.
In which of the countries above is the city of Rome?
a)
36
b)
12
c)
31
d)
17
e)
25
19.
What was a popular event at the Hippodrome? (1pt)
a)
Chariot Racing
b)
Rioting
c)
Baseball
d)
Wrestling
20.
What are some of the major differences between the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church? Provide AT LEAST 2 Examples (4pts)
(a)
21.
True or False: Missionaries are soldiers that are only loyal to the money. (2pts)
a)
True
b)
False
22.
What are two reasons that the Byzantine Empire fell? (4pts)
(a)
23.
Extra Credit: Who made the Cyrillic Alphabet?
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