Roman Government
What was the MAIN reason Romans built good roads?
How did Roman sculpture differ from Greek?
It was more realistic
In society, what was Jesus known for?
Helping the poor and outcasts, healing the sick
increase in prices
inflation
One of the first 4 books of the New Testament
gospels
What was the major factor that caused the Roman Empire to decline?
civil wars
What was the colosseum mostly used for?
Gladiator competitions
Communion, Baptism, Christmas, Easter
coming back to life
resurrection
a story with a religious moral
parable
Why was most Roman trade conducted by sea instead of land?
Sea travel was safer, faster and cheaper
aqueducts, arches, paved roads,
"And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity."
Is his quote is most likely an excerpt from the epistles, parables, Gospels, or Book of Revelation?
Gospels
officially declare to be a god
deify
formal letter
epistle
What was the time of Peace and Prosperity in Rome?
True or False: Gladiators usually came from rich, well-known families.
False
What did the disciples of Jesus (especially Paul) do after his death?
Spread Christianity throughout the empire.
person who dies for their beliefs
martyr
beliefs about what right and wrong
ethics
What are 3 economic problems that contributed to the fall of Rome?
increased taxes, inflation, no income from newly conquered territories
What are 3 types of Roman Literature
satire, poetry, biographies, essays
True or False: Roman officials were supportive of the growth and spread of Christianity.
False
work of literature that makes fun of its subject
satire
people who the power to make decisions and rules
authorities