Life
Who was the astronomer that made false assumptions about the universe?
Ptolemy
What is the difference between patricians and plebeians?
Patricians - rich and powerful
Plebeians - middle class or poor, common people
What is the “good news” of Jesus Christ (His death and resurrection) often referred to as?
The gospel
Who sentenced Jesus to death?
Pilate
What is Mrs. Cara's Twins' due date?
January 30th
What was Ptolemy's false theory called?
geocentric theory
What was one economic struggle that led to Rome's decline?
Government revenue decline
increased taxes
reduction in value of money
inflation
lack of confidence in economic future
Who founded Rome?
Why did Pilate sentence Jesus to death?
To keep the peace
How is Rome's government similar to the American government today?
They both have three branches.
What is Billie Anne's favorite animated movie?
Frozen
What was ie social struggle that led to Rome's decline?
self-indulgence
entitlement
divorce
immorality
superstition
What did Roman's believed that parallels with what Americans believe about equal rights?
All citizens, not just the rich and powerful, should have equal rights.
Where in the Bible was the earthly life of Jesus recorded?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (The Gospels)
What was the "impossible" act that Hannibal's army completed during the Second Punic War?
They crossed the Alp's during the fierce winter which surprised the Romans.
How did the plebeians eventually gain concessions from the patricians?
The plebeians threatened to not fight in the army.
What was one political struggle that led to Rome's decline?
Unstable leadership plan or assassinations.
What was Jesus' mission on earth?
He came to take away our sins so we could enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
Explain the method in which Rome crippled the Navy of Carthage.
They dropped a plank on the enemy's ship (like a draw bridge) and ran across it to capture the ship.
Why did political change and increased power of some plebeians not end the struggle for power in Rome?
Rich vs poor replaced patricians vs plebeians, which led to an ongoing power struggle.
Did the three civil wars set a pattern for the duration of the existence of the Roman Empire? Support your answer.
War and violence became a method of choice when solving political issues.
What was the difference between the moral laws of Augustus and Jesus?
Augustus gave demands and Jesus changed the desire of people to want to obey.
What did the Edict of Milan do?
Made Christianity legal
Explain why common people hated publicans (tax collectors).
They became rich at the expense of common people.
What did the Vandals do to get the reputation of how we use that word in today’s English language?
They destroyed Rome's (and many others') property.