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What was the main reason that the Romans wished to build good roads?
So soldiers could travel more quickly.
What are TWO core beliefs that most Christians shar?
1. Jesus was God in human form
2. God the Father created the universe
In what TWO ways did Rome gain power over the other peoples of the Italian peninsula?
1. Through Alliances.
2. Through Peace Treaties
How can you tell Cicero was considered a great orator?
Later orators used his speeches as models.
Which of the following statements correctly describes Justinian's impact on the Byzantine empire?
1. The empire began a centuries-long expansion.
2. The empire reached its largest size ever.
3. The empire shrank to half its original size.
4. The empire fell to the Ottoman Turks.
2. The empire reached its largest size ever.
Why was most Roman trade conducted by sea, rather than by land?
Sea trade was safer, faster, and cheaper.
Jesus was a member of what group of people?
The Jewish people
What was considered to be the main role of Roman women?
They bore and raised children.
What TWO factors contributed to the decline of the Roman empire?
1. Depopulation from epidemics
2. Frequent civil wars
What was a major factor in the decline of the Byzantine empire?
The arrival of invaders.
For what purpose was the Roman Colosseum most likely used?
Gladiatorial matches
What TWO rituals or practices do many Christians follow?
1. Holy Communion
2. Resting on Sundays
Why were tribunes of the plebs so powerful in Roman government?
They could veto any law or action of magistrate.
How many years passed between the end of the Pax Romana and the division of the empire?
More than 100 years
Who were the disciples and what was their role in early Christianity?
They were followers of Jesus whom he chose during his life. After his death, they spread his teachings to many parts of the world.
In what way did early Roman sculpture differ from ancient Greek sculpture?
Roman sculpture was more realistic.
Read the quotation: "Anyone who has two shirts should share with one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same." - Luke 3:11
This quotation reflects what about Jesus's teachings?
Showing compassion for the poor.
What TWO ways best describe Rome's government during the republic?
1. It had democratic elements.
2. It worked like an oligarchy.
Why did the use of icons anger iconoclasts?
They believed using icons was like worshipping objects.
What were the jobs of the Assemblies, Senate, and Magistrates in Roman government?
Assemblies: Enforced the law
Senate: Controlled foreign policy
Magistrates: Passed the laws
After the civil wars Rome was separated into two empires, the West and East. What TWO advantages did location bring to the Eastern empire?
1. Distance from barbarian tribes in western and northern Europe
2. Easy access to the Mediterranean, Black, and Red seas
Read the quotation: "And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching int heir synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity."
This quotation is mostly likely an excerpt form the...?
Gospels
What did the disciples of Jesus do after his death?
They spread Christianity throughout the Roman world.
What are TWO ways the Byzantine empire differs from the Roman empire?
2. Its people spoke Greek, not Latin.
What differences in rituals and language was there between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church?
The Roman Catholic Church was headed by the pope and rituals were in Latin. The Eastern Orthodox Church was headed by the Byzantine emperor and rituals were in Greek.