Early Christianity
This region is where Christianity first began.
A. Jerusalem
B. Rome
C. Athens
D. Judea
D. Judea
This emperor divided the Roman Empire into smaller parts.
A. Constantine
B. Augustus
C. Diocletian
D. Marcus Aurelius
C. Diocletian?
What is inflation?
A. A decrease in prices over time
B. A rise in prices over time, making money worth less
C. The government collecting taxes from citizens
D. An increase in jobs and wages
B. A rise in prices over time, making money worth less
Rome’s fall was caused by this type of problem.
A. one single problem
B. only military problems
C. a combination of many problems
D. only economic problems
C. a combination of many problems
Inflation means prices do this.
A. Stay the same
B. Go down tremendously
C. Are randomly decided
D. Go up
D. Go up
Romans often punished Christians because they refused to do this.
A. Pay Taxes
B. Worship Roman gods or the emperor?
C. Cause riots and chaos
D. Refused to serve in the military
B. What is worship Roman gods or the emperor?
The system with four rulers sharing power is called this.
A. Democracy
B. Oligarchy
C. Communism
D. Tetrarchy
D. tetrarchy?
After the Pax Romana, Rome entered a period of
A. peace and stability
B. growth and expansion
C. decline and instability
D. wealth and prosperity
C. decline and instability
After the Pax Romana, Rome had less
A. stability
B. conflict
C. trade
D. population
A. stability
This group refused to follow Roman religious traditions.
A. Emperors
B. Greeks
C. Priests
D. Christians
D. Christians
What do you call someone who dies for their beliefs?
A. Jesus
B. Martyr
C. Jewish
D. Baptist
B. Martyr
Diocletian believed this was the main problem with ruling Rome.
A. Empire was too large for one person
B. Too many Invasions.
C. Weak military
D. Farmer rebellions were causing a shortage of food.
A. Empire was too large for one person
Frequent changes in rulers caused
A. economic growth
B. political instability
C. cultural unity
D. military strength
B. political instability
Economic issues like inflation led to
A. military strength
B. economic decline
C. political unity
D. cultural growth
B. economic decline
Which best defines resurrection?
A. The death of a leader
B. Coming back to life after death
C. A religious law
D. A place of worship
B. Coming back to life after death
This Roman system helped Christianity spread across the empire.
A. Paper
B. Camels
C. Roads
D. Aqueducts
C. Roads
The death of this emperor marked the beginning of decline.
A. Constantine
B. Julius Caeser
C. Marcus Aurelius
D. Commodus
C. Marcus Aurelius
Christians often practiced secretly because of this treatment.
A. support
B. freedom
C. persecution
D. wealth
C. persecution
The decline of Rome is best described as this type of process.
A. a sudden event
B. a gradual process
C. a single battle
D. a quick decision
B. a gradual process
Diocletian split the empire into
A. three parts
B. two parts
C. five parts
D. one part
B. two parts
Which religion did Constantine allow people to practice in the Roman Empire?
Christianity
Dividing the empire allowed leaders to do this faster.
Deals with issues/problems faster
This term describes a long period of peace in Rome.
What is Pax Romana?
Which two barbarian groups are known for sacking Rome?
Visigoths and Vandals
Which books tell the story of Jesus’ life and teachings?
The Gospels