End of Ancient Jewish Nation
Why did the Jews dislike the Romans?
The Romans wanted them to pay taxes and view them as Gods.
Where was Nero when Rome burned?
On vacation, having a party in the countryside.
Who were Christians supposed to worship?
The Emperor.
What was the name of the first Christian Emperor?
Constantine
What game did young Jewish children like to play?
Dreidel
What city did the Romans destroy?
Jerusalem
Did Nero return when he heard what was happening to Rome?
No, he stayed a while longer.
How were Christians persecuted?
They were put in prison or forced to fight wild animals.
What god did Constantine worship at first?
Apollo
Name one of the Ancient Jewish nations
Pharisees, Sadduces, Essenes, Zealots
What is the symbol for the Jewish Nation?
Star of David
What did Nero do when he realized that so many had lost their homes?
He decided to build a bigger palace in its place.
Where did Christians have their meetings?
Underground in secret passages called Catacombs.
Why did Constantine stop persecuting the Christians?
He had a vision of a cross made out of light. The Christian God helped his army win in battle.
Why month is named after Julius Caesar?
July
What did the Romans do to the Temple?
Burned it down and pulled stones apart for gold.
Did the Romans let Nero know that they disagreed with his leadership?
Not at first. They were afraid to lose their lives.
What secret symbol did Christians use to communicate during the time of persecution?
The symbol of a fish.
What happened to Constantine after the victory at Battle of Milvian Bridge?
He became a Christian and built a new capital city.
Who was the First Emperor?
Augustus Caesar
What happened to the Jewish people after the Romans destroyed the temple?
They were scattered to other countries.
Whom did Nero blame for the fire?
Christians. He began the persecution of many Christian martyrs.
Are martyrs buried in the catacombs?
Yes. Sts. Peter and Paul were temporarily placed in the catacombs on Appian Way to avoid any harm happening to their remains.
What was the name of the new capital city named after himself?
Constantinople
What was the time of peace and safety in the Roman Empire called?
Pax Romana