Christianity and the Romans
Which religion believes Jesus is the Son of God and the Messiah?
A. Judaism
B. Christianity
C. Hinduism
D. Islam
B. Christianity
Why did Romans build aqueducts?
A. To transport soldiers
B. To move fresh water into cities
C. To defend borders
D. To grow crops overseas
B. To move fresh water into cities
Roman consuls were:
A. Kings for life
B. Military slaves
C. Elected leaders serving one-year terms
D. Religious officials
C. Elected leaders serving one-year terms
The Twelve Tables were Rome's:
A. Religious laws
B. Military laws
C. Written law code
D. Tax records
C. Written law code
The contests held in the Colosseum were called:
A. Olympics
B. Gladiator Games
C. Chariot Courts
D. Triumphs
B. Gladiator Games
How did many Roman leaders feel about Jesus during his lifetime?
A. They made him emperor
B. They ignored him completely
C. They viewed him as a possible threat to order
D. They worshipped him
C. They viewed him as a possible threat to order
Which Roman building material helped many structures survive for centuries?
A. Wood
B. Mud Brick
C. Concrete
D. Marble
C. Concrete
What limited the power of Rome's two consuls?
A. The emperor controlled them
B. Each consul could veto the other
C. They served for ten years
D. They could not command armies
B. Each consul could veto the other
Why were the Twelve Tables important to plebeians? A. They eliminated taxes
B. Laws became public and fairer
C. They became senators automatically
D. They abolished slavery
B. Laws became public and fairer
Most gladiators were originally:
A. Senators
B. Farmers
C. Slaves
D. Emperors
C. Slaves
What aspect of Christianity appealed to many Romans?
A. Worship of many gods
B. Equality and salvation for all people
C. Military training
D. Tax exemptions
B. Equality and salvation for all people
How did Roman roads contribute to the success of the empire?
A. They reduced communication and travel
B. They helped armies, merchants, and government officials travel quickly
C. They kept provinces isolated
D. They replaced sea travel completely
B. They helped armies, merchants, and government officials travel quickly
Who were the plebeians?
A. Wealthy landowners
B. Priests and religious leaders
C. Common citizens of Rome
D. Military generals
C. Common citizens of Rome
Which social class held most political power in early Rome?
A. Slaves
B. Plebeians
C. Patricians
D. Tribunes
C. Patricians
What does "Bread and Circuses" mean?
A. Roman farming methods
B. Free food and entertainment for citizens
C. Religious celebrations
D. Military training programs
B. Free food and entertainment for citizens
Who legalized Christianity with the Edict of Milan in A.D. 312?
A. Julius Caesar
B. Augustus
C. Constantine
D. Diocletian
C. Constantine
The Romans adopted which architectural feature from the Etruscans?
A. Dome
B. Aqueduct
C. Arch
D. Pyramid
C. Arch
Which statement best describes a republic?
A. A government ruled by a king
B. A government where citizens elect representatives
C. A government controlled by military leaders
D. A government run by priests
B. A government where citizens elect representatives
What legal idea from Rome influenced modern democracies?
A. Only nobles deserve rights
B. All free citizens deserve protection under the law
C. Kings make laws alone
D. Military leaders choose judges
B. All free citizens deserve protection under the law
Roman leaders used Bread and Circuses mainly to:
A. Increase trade
B. Keep citizens happy and distracted
C. Encourage education
D. Train soldiers
B. Keep citizens happy and distracted
Which event happened first?
A. Christianity becomes official religion of Rome
B. Edict of Milan
C. Fall of Western Rome
D. Pax Romana ends
B. Edict of Milan
What geographic advantage helped Rome become powerful?
A. Isolation from trade routes
B. Located in the center of the Mediterranean region
C. Located in the Sahara Desert
D. Surrounded by mountains on all sides
B. Located in the center of the Mediterranean region
Which combination helped prevent authoritarian rule in the Republic?
A. One king with unlimited power
B. Two consuls, Senate, and assemblies
C. Military rule only
D. Religious leaders controlling laws
B. Two consuls, Senate, and assemblies
How are the Twelve Tables and the Ten Commandments similar?
A. Both were secret laws
B. Both provided written rules for society to follow
C. Both created the Roman Senate
D. Both were military codes
B. Both provided written rules for society to follow
Which building was primarily used for gladiatorial combat?
A. Forum
B. Aqueduct
C. Colosseum
D. Senate House
C. Colosseum