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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes the Pax Romana?It was a 200 year period of war between Rome and Carthage.It was a time of civil war and unrest in Italy.It was a 200 year period of peace and prosperity for the Roman Empire.It is the time period between the Roman monarchs and the Roman Republic.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement is true about the early spread of Christianity?The Roman emperor Augustus became a Christian and required all people living in the Roman Empire to become Christians.Apostle Paul and other followers of Jesus traveled and taught about Jesus.When Jesus was born he was made the king of the Roman Empire.Christians were required to start a new church in a nearby city.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Wrote the AeneidOdesHoraceOvidVirgil - 4. Multiple ChoiceWho divided the empire into 2 parts, to make it easier to rule?ConstantineNeroCaesarDiocletian
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHow did Octavian become Rome's first emperor, Augustus?He was crowned by Julius Caesar.He was elected by a majority of the votes of citizens.He defeated his rivals in battle.He married Cleopatra of Egypt.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceGladiator fights mostly took place in theCircus MaximusForumColosseumPantheon
- 7. Multiple ChoiceRomans spokeRomanLatinGreekEnglish
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich was NOT a factor for why Rome fell?attacks from barabarianscorrupt politiciansthe empire became too largethey had good emperors
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWho is the founder of Christianity?AbrahamPaulPeterJesus
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best completes the shaded area on the diagram?
Belief in one god
Belief that Jesus is the Messiah
Led by Jesus of Nazareth
Spread by the Apostles
- 11. Multiple Choice
These statements best describe the characteristics of the early...
Buddhists
Muslims
Zoroastrians
Christians
- 12. Multiple Choice
How did the form of technology seen in the picture impact ancient Rome?
It provided a place for Romans to worship all of the pagan gods of Roman mythology
It provided a place for citizens to trade and meet with people for official business
It provided a central location for spectators to observe the gladiators fight to their death
It provided clean water to public paths and other water systems in the empire
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich Roman scientist created the Geocentric or earth-centered theory?PtolemyVirgilLiveyConstantine
- 14. Multiple Choice
What was the name of the large market and meeting place in the center of Rome (where all of the most important government building and temples were located)?
Agora
Pantheon
Forum
Acropolis
- 15. Multiple Choice
What was the name for this Roman temple to the gods?
Pantheon
Machu Picchu
Acropolis
Dome of the Rock
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following holy books contains the life and teachings of Jesus?
Torah
New Testament
Vedas and Upanishads
Quaran
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of the following lead to the decline and eventual fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE (select 3!!)
Economic: Roman currency was worth less (devaluation of currency)
Invasion: Germanic peoples attacked and invaded Rome
Moral Decay: People lost faith in Rome and in its leaders
Religious: The Pantheon represented everything the Romans hated about their religion
- 18. Multiple Choice
In what year did the Western Roman Empire finally fall (meaning it was in chaos and no longer had a Roman Emperor)?
476 CE
587 BCE
332 CE
44 BCE
- 19. Multiple Choice
What were the economic (money) impacts of the Pax Romana?
uniform system of money (same)
safe travel and trade on roads
stability
developed a royal road
- 20. Multiple Choice
The very first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity; he also made it legal to practice the religion.
Julius Caesar
Augustus Caesar
Octavian
Constantine
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which list places these events in the correct chronological order?
1, 2, 3, 4
2, 4, 3, 1
3, 1, 2, 4
4, 3, 1, 2
- 22. Multiple Choice
This was the first emperor in Roman history and started the Pax Romana.
Augustus
Marc Anthony
Julius Caesar
Diocletian
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