Roman Empire (Ch. 6)

Started from the Bottom

100

Early followers of Jesus believed he was a __________, which means deliverer chosen by God. ******Bonus Question 1*********

Messiah

200

1. Christianity branched off from what religion? 2. What is the holy book of Christianity? 3. True or False: Christians, Muslims, and Jews all believe in the same god.

1. Judaism 2. Bible 3. True

300

1. Who was the first Christian emperor? 2. What does crucifixion mean?

1. Constantine 2. To die on the cross

400

Why were early Christians persecuted? (Name at least 2 Reasons) ******Bonus Question 5*********

1. They refused to worship the emperor as a God 2. They were MONOtheistic 3. They refused to serve in the army.

500

1. Which monotheistic religion is practiced the most around the world? 2. Constantine issued the Edict of ___________, which granted religious toleration to all in Rome. Hint: It's a city.

1. Christianity 2. Milan

Empire State of Mind

100

1. Rome was originally a monarchy. Did it become a REPUBLIC next or an EMPIRE? 2. Name three continents that were a part of the Roman Empire.

1. Monarchy, Republic, Empire 2. Europe, Asia, Africa

200

Who divided the Roman Empire in half and why did he do this? ******Bonus Question 2*********

Diocletian divided it, because it was too large to govern and protect.

300

What is inflation? Why did it occur in Rome? Name one effect of inflation in Rome.

Value of something decreases, price increases. Roman emperors minted too many coins, which caused the value of the currency to go down by the prices to increase. One effect of inflation= people couldn't afford food.

400

1. What was the Roman body of law? 2. What language were they written in? 3. Where was it hung up for all to see? (Circus Maximus, Forum, Senatorium or the Colosseum) 

What is inflation and how does it relate to Rome?

Value of something decreases, price increases. Some historians argue that inflation was one reason why Rome fell.

500

Name and explain 6 reasons why Rome fell.

1. Inflation 2. Barbaric invasions 3. Decline in morals and values 4. Inferior technology 5. Unemployment 6. Environment 7. Corrupt officials 8. Christianity

CHOOSE your destiny

100

Which tribes began to overrun the western half of the empire during the A.D. 200s? A. Mayans B. Germanic C. Italian D. Spanish

Germanic tribes

200

According to Romans, who was a barbarian? A. Someone who believed in Judaism B. Someone who believed in Christianity C. Someone who was not a UCONN fan D. Someone who was not a part of the Roman Empire. ******Bonus Question 3*********

D. Someone who was not a part of the Roman Empire.

300

1. The Etruscans were a group of people who influenced early Rome. What other group influenced the Romans? A. Greeks B. Spanish C. Carthaginians D. None of the above

A. Greeks

400

Which DOES NOT belong? EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER. A. Torah B. Bible C. Twelve Tables D. Koran

C. Twelve Tables

500

1. Who moved the Roman capital? 2.Where did he move it to? 3. What is this capital called today?

1. Constantine 2. Constantinople 3. Istanbul

WWTRD?

100

True or False: Many Roman officials became corrupt towards the latter half of the Empire. Explain your answer.

True. They were taking bribes!

200

Where would Romans go for entertainment? Name 2 places! ******Bonus Question 4*********

Colosseum, Circus Maximum

300

1. Romans living in Turkey lived in the eastern part of the Roman Empire. This eastern part of the empire was also referred to as ______. 2. How many years did the eastern half survive after the fall of the west?

Byzantine Empire, 1000!

400

Romans had a REPUBLIC. How is a REPUBLIC different than a DEMOCRACY. What do we live in? Explain.

In a democracy, every citizen votes on every issue. In a Republic, citizens elect leaders to vote on issues for them. Democratic Republic.

500

1. Early Romans believed in many gods. The term for this is: _____________. 2. Use the word martyr in a sentence correctly. 3. Name 3 facts about Jesus. 

Polytheistic, martyr is someone who dies for their belief, he preached equality, life after death, and be kind to one another. He was originally Jewish. Born in Bethlehem. Considered the messiah in Christianity and Islam. Crucified by Roman officials.

Yum! Leftovers.

100

LEFT FIELD QUESTION: Draw the three symbols of the monotheistic religions.

Star of David, Cross, Crescent Moon and Star

200

What do you call artificial channels that carried water? Why do some people think this might have lead to Rome's decline?

aqueducts, lead pipes!

300

Who was Rome's first emperor? 

Augustus Caesar

400

What is the name for the holy place of worship for CHRISTIANITY, JUDAISM, AND ISLAM?  ******Bonus Question 6*********

CHRISTIANITY: Church, JUDAISM: Synagogue or Temple, ISLAM: Mosque

500

1. Name 4 tribes that invaded the Roman Empire. 2. When was Rome originally sacked? 3. What date marks the fall of the western Roman Empire?

Vandals, Goths, Ostrogoths, Huns, Franks, Germanics. 410 A.D., 476 A.D.