Christianity
What are some of the core beliefs that most Christians share?
Jesus was God in human form.
God, the Father, created the universe.
Why was Roman trade conducted by sea, rather than by land?
Sea trade was safer, faster, and cheaper.
Which Byzantine emperor built Hagia Sophia?
a. Justinian
b. Constantine
c. Maximian
d. Diocletian
A. Justinian
What was the main reason that Romans wished to build good roads?
so soldiers could travel more quickly
Jesus was a member of
a. The Roman army
b. the Pharisees
c. the Christian people
d. the Jewish people
D. The Jewish people
In what way did Roman sculpture differ from ancient Greek sculpture?
a. Greek sculpture was more modern
b. Roman sculpture was more realistic
c. Greek sculpture was more colorful.
d. Roman sculpture was more political
B. Roman sculpture was more realistic.
Which of the following statements correctly describes Justinian's impact on the Byzantine Empire?
A. The empire began a centuries-long expansion.
B. The empire reached its largest size ever.
C. The empire shrank to half its original size.
D. The empire fell to the Ottoman Turks.
B. The empire reached its largest size ever.
For what purpose was the Colosseum most likely used?
Which of the following rituals or practices do many Christians follow? Choose TWO.
a. Holy Communion
b. Passover
c. resting on Sundays
d. keeping kosher
A. Holy Communion and C. Resting on Sundays
Which TWO factors contributed to the decline of the Roman empire?
a. depopulation from epidemics
b. the prohibition of slavery
c. the death of Marcus Aurelius
d. frequent civil wars
A. depopulation from epidemics and D. frequent civil wars
How did the Byzantine Empire differ from the Roman Empire? Choose TWO.
a. Its most common religion was Christianity.
b. Its people did not consider themselves Romans.
c. It was located in Western Europe.
d. Its people spoke Greek, not Latin.
A. Its most common religion was Christianity. and D. Its people spoke Greek, not Latin.
Why did the use of icons anger iconoclasts?
They believed using icons was like worshipping objects.
What did the disciples of Jesus do after his death?
They spread Christianity throughout the Roman world.
What steps did Augustus take to make the Roman empire more stable?
He shrank the size of the army and raised soldiers' pay. He also won the civil wars that had disrupted life within the empire and this boosted the economy. The lives or ordinary people improved.
What was a major factor in the decline of the Byzantine Empire?
The arrival of invaders
How can you tell that Cicero was considered a great orator?
Later orators used his speeches as models.
What is the difference 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.
What conclusion can you draw about Roman pride and the value its people placed on artistic expression from the way the empire displayed its objects of art?
In the Roman Empire, art was displayed in public buildings and spaces. This suggests that the Romans were proud of their artistic achievements and wished them to be displayed where they could be enjoyed by all. It also suggests that the Romans were proud of their cities and wished to make them as beautiful as possible.
Name the events that led to the Great Schism.
In the 700s, Christians in Western Europe and Christians in Eastern Europe differed on whether icons should be used as part of worship. Disagreements began to appear about church leadership. The popes claimed authority over the whole church, while Eastern patriarchs and the Byzantine emperor disagreed. The pope refused to recognize the Byzantine emperor as his superior. Eventually, this led to the Great Schism, which divided Christians into two rival churches: The Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Explain who the disciples were and describe their role in early Christianity.
The disciples were the followers of Jesus whom he chose during his life. After his death, they spread his teachings to many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North Africa.