The Apostle Paul was granted specific rights in the book of Acts because...
He was a Roman citizen
100
Cleopatra was queen of what country
Egypt
100
TRUE OR FALSE:
Romans were known for their expertise in engineering.
TRUE
200
The reforms of which leader led to almost 200 years of peace, even though not all the emperors who succeeded him were good rulers
Octavian, or Augustus Caesar
200
Christianity was declared legal by what law?
Edict of Milan
200
What three types of government did Rome have?
Monarchy, republic, empire
200
How did Cleopatra die?
Suicide by snake bite
200
Name TWO cultural contributions of Rome:
(1) Romance languages: French, Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Portuguese, etc.
(2) Latin alphabet for English and Germanic languages;
(3) Western Christian traditions
300
In what year did the Romans form their republic?
509 BC
300
The first official Roman persecution of the Christians was during the reign of ...
Nero
300
Who was the first actual emperor of Rome, though he did not use that title?
Octavian or Augustus
300
In what way was Roman art different from the Greeks they copied?
More realistic
300
What friend of Caesar was involved in the assassination plot that particularly shocked Caesar?
Brutus
400
In what year was Rome traditionally founded?
753 BC
400
The greatest and most widespread persecution of the Christians was during the reign of ...
Diocletian
400
Name TWO legal contributions of Rome:
(1) rule of law;
(2) republican form of governments;
(3) legal systems and ideas, like innocent until proven guilty
400
Who assassinated Julius Caesar?
A group of Senators
400
TRUE OR FALSE:
Romans were particularly superstitious
TRUE
500
Name THREE of Julius Caesar's reforms:
(1) resettled army veterans and the poor in conquered provinces, giving them land (land reforms)
(2) expanded the Senate;
(3) reformed the calendar;
(4) extended citizenship to people in provinces;
(5) public works projects (beautify Rome and jobs for the unemployed);
(6) worked to end corruption in tax collection practices;
(7) term limits for governors
500
The Trinity and the Deity of Christ were affirmed by the ...
Council of Nicaea
500
Name TWO benefits of Roman citizenship:
(1) voting;
(2) could not be crucified;
(3) right to a trial;
(4) presumed innocent until proven guilty
500
Why did poor Romans spend so much time outside? Name TWO reasons.
(1) Their living quarters were cramped;
(2) The weather was frequently nice;
(3) There was a lot to do, like chariot races and gladiator games, that were free
(4) They could get food cooked at stalls along the city streets
500
TRUE OR FALSE:
Romans were known for their original religion, philosophy, and art.