Empires
How were the cities of Constantinople and Rome similar?
Both were capitals of the Roman Empire.
How did the Alps Mountains impact the safety of the Roman Empire?
The Alps Mountains provided a natural barrier against invasion.
How did the expansion of the Roman empire impact jewish people?
It forced them out of their homelands.
What was the role of the gods in the traditional Roman Empire?
Gods had human qualities and controlled specific aspects of life.
Julius Caesar is most closely associated with which historical event?
Forcing Roman government into a dictatorship.
After the Roman empire split into separate eastern and western empires, the eastern portion continued to rule the region for over 1,000 years under what name?
The Byzantine Empire.
How did the geographic location of Rome impact its development?
Surrounded by natural barriers, Rome was protected from outside invasions.
What form of government was found in Ancient Rome?
Democratic republic.
Which term describes the original religion of Ancient Rome?
Polytheistic.
Which Roman emperor was the most responsible for beginning the Pax Romana?
Augustus Caesar.
In what way did Pax Romana shape European history?
It brought a period of peace and prosperity to the region.
The city of Rome was built on which geographic feature?
Italian Peninsula.
In Ancient Rome, which class of people was mostly made up of working-class men?
Plebeians.
Which ancient text is the most important in the teachings of Christianity?
Bible
Who played the most substantial role in transitioning Ancient Rome from a republic to an empire?
Julius Caesar.
How did the Roman Republic create the basis for the rule of law?
It supported the creation of written laws.
How did the Roman Empire's geographic location impact its role in the region?
Access to the Mediterranean sea helped Rome dominate trade.
Why did the Germanic invasions of the Roman Empire cause the Roman government to raise taxes?
The invasions increased the cost of the military.
How did the conquest of historical Jewish lands impact the Jewish religion?
Judaism is practiced all over the world as the Jewish were forced from their homelands.
How did the rule of Constantine impact the Roman Empire?
It made Constintanople the capital city.
How did the development of the arch impact the spread of the Roman Empire?
It allowed the Romans to build large aqueducts that brought clean water to arid areas.
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Which group had the greatest status in Roman society?
Patricians.
1. There is only one God.
2. People must seek forgiveness for sins.
3. Jesus Christ is Messiah.
Who was the first Christian emperor?
Constantine