Republic to Empire
What type of government did Rome have before it became an empire?
Roman Republic
What word means belief in many gods?
Polytheism
Is Christianity monotheistic or polytheistic?
Monotheistic
What year is traditionally used to mark the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
476 CE
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
Who became dictator for life and helped bring about the end of the Roman Republic?
Julius Caesar
Which Greek philosopher is famous for using questions to encourage critical thinking?
Socrates
Who was the missionary who helped spread Christianity into areas such as Asia Minor and Greece?
Paul
Why did Diocletian divide the Roman Empire?
To make the empire easier to govern and defend.
What country is home to the pyramids of Giza?
Egypt
Who became Rome’s first emperor?
Augustus
Name TWO Roman engineering achievements.
Any two: aqueducts, paved roads, arches, concrete
What features of the Roman Empire helped Christianity spread?
Roads, trade routes, connected cities, and the interconnected empire
Name TWO problems that contributed to the decline of Western Rome.
Any two: political instability, economic problems, military problems, invasions/external pressure
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Skin
What was the Pax Romana?
A long period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire
Why were Roman roads important to the empire?
They helped connect the empire and supported travel, trade, communication, and the military.
What did Constantine do in 313 CE?
He ended official persecution of Christians and gave Christianity greater freedom.
Why did Rome’s large size create military problems?
Rome had extensive borders and territories that were difficult and expensive to defend.
Which continent has the most countries?
Africa
What was one major political difference between the Roman Republic and Roman Empire?
Power was shared among institutions in the Republic, while power became concentrated under the emperor during the Empire.
How did ancient Greece and Rome continue to influence later civilizations after their political power declined?
Their ideas and achievements influenced later societies in areas such as philosophy, education, government, architecture, law, and engineering.
Explain the difference between Paul’s and Constantine’s roles in the development of Christianity.
Paul helped spread Christianity, while Constantine helped Christianity become more accepted within the Roman Empire.
Why is it inaccurate to say that invasions alone caused the fall of Western Rome?
Western Rome faced multiple interconnected problems, including political instability, economic difficulties, military challenges, and external invasions.
What Atlanta street is famous for sharing its name with dozens of roads, buildings, and places around the city?
Peachtree