Christianity
What happened to Jesus when he was in Jerusalem?
He was arrested and crucified
When did the construction of the Colosseum begin?
72 CE
What modern day country is the city of Rome located in?
Italy
When Rome began they believed in many gods. What is the word that means to believe in many gods?
Polytheistic
What was the flooring inside the Colosseum?
Sand
What is a prophet?
A person chosen by god to preach the ideas of god.
80 CE
What is a landform that is surrounded by water on three sides?
Peninsula
Who were the brothers in the origin of Rome story?
Romulus and Remus
How tall were the walls of the Colosseum?
160 ft
What is the difference between the old and new testament?
Old testament talks about the Jewish history before Jesus. The new testament talks about the story of Jesus' life.
When did restoration on the Colosseum begin?
1990's
What is the main River that goes through Rome?
Tiber River
Who were the three most important gods in Roman Mythology?
Jupiter, Juno, Minerva
What was the total capacity of the Colosseum?
50,000 people
What are the three parts of the Holy Trinity?
Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit
When did the Gladiator games end?
404 CE
What are two reasons the location of Rome contributed to their success and survival?
Warm climate perfect for growing crops, surrounded by water which is great for trade or protection, natural barriers protected Rome
In the story of Romulus and Remus which brother killed the other and why?
Romulus killed Remus in order to have power
How many entrances were there to the Colosseum?
80 entrances
List four ways you can practice a religion?
Prayer, Reading the holy book, Religious holidays, Sacrifice, Display Religious Symbols
How long did the gladiator games last? Do the math when the games ended minus when the Colosseum opened.
404 CE - 80 CE = 324 years
How many modern day countries did the civilization of Rome occupy?
47 countries
What is the holy city of Judea?
Jerusalem
What was the total amount of trap doors within the Colosseum?
36 trap doors