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- 1. Multiple Choice
precedent:
My older brother José set the precedent for a strictly-enforced curfew among his younger siblings.
A decision from the past which serves as an example of how to deal with a similar situation in the future.
The mass of people who live in an area
The act of officially ending something
People who change to a different religion or belief system
- 2. Multiple Choiceconverts
The converts needed to learn a different set of rituals and beliefs to practice their new faith.The mass of people who live in an areaThe act of officially ending somethingThe act of treating people cruelly because of their religion or beliefsPeople who change to a different religion or belief system - 3. Multiple Choicepopulace
The populace has suffered greatly because of the widespread flooding in the area.The mass of people who live in an areaA decision from the past which serves as an example of how to deal with a similar situation in the future.The act of officially ending somethingPeople who change to a different religion or belief system - 4. Multiple Choiceabolition
People opposed to slavery called for its abolition.The act of officially ending somethingPeople who change to a different religion or belief systemThe act of treating people cruelly because of their religion or beliefsThe mass of people who live in an area - 5. Multiple Choicepersecution
The worshipers faced scorn and persecution for their beliefs.The mass of people who live in an areaThe act of officially ending somethingPeople who change to a different religion or belief systemThe act of treating people cruelly because of their religion or beliefs - 6. Multiple Choice
What does chapter II focus on?
It is about how the gladiators began in Rome.
It is about how the gladiator fights ended in Rome.
It is about the rise of Christianity.
It is about which emperor was most important.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What does chapter XI focus on?
It is about how the gladiator fights began in Rome.
It is about how the gladiator fights ended in Rome.
It tells us about the Christian faith.
It is about which emperor is most important.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What does the following quote mean? “All this gave Caesar unlimited power and established the precedent of keeping the populace occupied with triumphal processions, chariot races, and gladiator shows.”
People who are in power must entertain others.
It is hard to entertain powerful people.
People who are entertained are more likely to follow the person who is in power.
Most people believe ceremonies are entertaining.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Why did the gladiator games end?
A crowd killed a monk who tried to stop a gladiator fight.
The emperor didn't like the games.
The people didn't want to attend the games.
They couldn't find any gladiators.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a main idea in "Gladiator"?
Christian beliefs made gladiator games more popular.
It was easy to ban the gladiator games.
Roman emperors ruled the Christian converts with absolute authority.
Christianity was a greater power for people to believe in than the Roman government.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the main claim in chapter XI of "Gladiator"?
The violence and richness that once kept Romans entertained eventually made them turn to new ideas like Christianity when that same government began to collapse.
Entertainment is a distraction from problems.
Since the Romans killed too many exotic animals early in the games, they were couldn't find any later on.
The mines punished people more than the arena.
- 12. Multiple Choice
“...found many converts among the poor and powerless.”
Christianity
Julius Caesar's power
Gladiators
Slaves forced to fight
- 13. Multiple Choice
“...bustiarii, funeral men.”
Christianity
Gladiators
Julius Caesar's power
Slaves forced to fight
- 14. Multiple Choice
“...a powerful force in Roman politics.”
Christianity
Gladiators
Julius Caesar's power
Slaves forced to fight
- 15. Multiple Choice
“...the cost in gold and human lives was worth it.”
Christianity
Gladiators
Julius Caesar's power
Slaves forced to fight
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