Name of the man who traveled throughout the Roman Empire for 17 years seeking to convert non-Christians to Christianity
Paul
100
Which architectural achievement allowed Roman cities to have running water?
Aqueducts
100
During the third century, Romans fought strictly for _______, not patriotism
Money
100
Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to this city
Byzantium
100
Considered the “most feared man in history”, this leader conquered half of Europe and some of Asia.
Atilla the Hun
200
Which emperor converted to Christianity and ordered the end to the persecution of Christians?
Constantine
200
Modern football stadiums are modeled after which Roman structure?
Colloseum
200
During the third century, who did Romans recruit as soldiers in order keep costs down?
Barbarians
200
Which language did the east side of the Empire speak?
Greek
200
The first group to sack Rome in over 800 years were the ________________.
Visigoths
300
What effect did Emperor Nero's persecution of the Christians have on the religion?
It caused Christianity to grow in membership
300
What is the name of the large square in the middle of Roman cities which was used as a market place and for meetings?
Forum
300
The only groups interested in politics during the third century were ______
The armies
300
Following the Crisis of the Third Century, the Roman Empire had grown too large and too complex for one ruler, so each half was to have its own ____________.
Emperor
300
This group crossed the frozen Rhine River in 406 AD, moving westward through Gaul.
Vandals
400
What are three reasons why plebeians, slaves, and women were attracted to Christianity?
(1) Christians were offered a happier afterlife;
(2) The religion was open to everyone, regardless of social class;
(3) Women could assume leadership roles in the church
400
The concept of natural law began with the Romans. What is it?
The idea that all humans have basic rights that cannot be taken away
400
During the third century, citizens were not actively disloyal, but they were _________.
Indifferent
400
To whom did Constantine attribute his victory in the Battle of the Milvian Bridge?
The Christian God
400
This group caused the “Great Migration” of barbarian troops into Roman territories in the mid 300s
Huns
500
What are three fundamental differences between Romans and Christians in terms of their beliefs?
(1) Christians were monotheistic, while Romans were polytheistic;
(2) Christians preached hope and restraint, both lacking under Roman rule;
(3) Romans worshipped the emperor, while the Christians did not
500
Name at least three arts forms developed by the Romans
What were the economic problems faced by Rome during the Crisis of the Third Century?
(1) Trade was disrupted by barbarian raids and bands of pirates on the Mediterranean Sea
(2) Rome’s gold and silver were drained away to buy luxuries from China, India, and Arabia
(3) Rome did not grow enough grain to feed their populations
500
How did Diocletian attempt to restore order in the Roman Empire and increase its strength?
(1) He doubled the size of the Roman armies,
(2) He assumed the manner and costume of a Persian ruler,
(3) He divided the empire into the Greek-speaking east and the Latin-speaking west
500
This group sold their children into slavery in exchange for food, which turned out to be dog meat