city life
government
Jesus
Christianity
hodge podge
100
What was at the center of Rome?
The forum
100
A republic is
a government with elected leaders
100
According to the gospels, what did Jesus emphasize in his teachings?
love
100
Who wrote the gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
100
What are some things that Romans could catapault on an onager?
stones, dead animals, slaves, bricks, swords, armor
200
Tonight I will eat figs after dinner for a special treat...who said this?
A poor Roman woman
200
Who was the Roman emperor who said he was a descendant of the gods?
Julius Caesar
200
What is one reason that powerful Romans might not have liked what Jesus taught?
Jesus said following your heart is more important than following the law.
200
According the the gospels, why was Jesus condemned to die on the cross?
Jesus claimed to be the king of the Jews
200
Who was in charge in a Roman family?
The dad
300
What was Roman housing like?
The rich lived in large houses made of stone and marble
300
Who killed Julius Caesar?
A group of senators
300
Why are there so few historical records of Jesus' life?
Romans only kept records of emperors.
300
Why were Christians considered a threat to Rome?
They would not say the emperor was a god.
300
What are three important architectural and engineering achievements of the ancient Romans?
arches, vaults, and domes
400
Why would a Roman man wear an old, dirty toga?
To hide his wealth from thieves.
400
What type of government do we have in the united states today?
Representative democracy
400
What is an example of a parable?
A story about a traveler helping an injured man.
400
who was born first? Jesus or Julius Caesar?
Julius Caesar
400
taxes, no money, decline in trade---what type of problems are these?
ECONOMIC problems
500
Why did Roman emperors give the poor bread and circuses?
So the poor wouldn't cause problems and have something to do
500
Why was Julius Caesar killed?
Some thought he was a tyrant and they were trying to protect the republic
500
According to the gospels, where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
500
What are the two basic beliefs that all Christians believe?
Jesus is the son of God and he died and rose from the dead
500
Who would have said this? I believe we all have a spark of godly intelligence, that we must live with nature, and that we must develop good character.
A stoic
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