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Which best describes Christianity? a) religion founded by Marcus Aurelius b) religion based on the teachings of Jesus c) religion based on a combination of Jewish and Roman law
b) religion based on the teachings of Jesus
What is the relationship between the Jewish faith and Christianity? a) They are the same. b) In both, people worship many gods. c) Jesus, founder of Christianity, was born into a Jewish family.
c) Jesus, founder of Christianity, was born into a Jewish family.
How did the Apostles Peter and Paul contribute to the spread of Christianity? a) They spread the teachings of Jesus throughout the Mediterranean. b) They spread the teachings of Jesus throughout the United Kingdom.
a) They spread the teachings of Jesus throughout the Mediterranean
4. Which BEST defines persecution? a) being accused of treason b) fighting wild animals c) being punished for religious beliefs
c) being punished for religious beliefs
Which Roman emperor converted to Christianity? a) Constantine b) Julius Caesar c) Caesar Augustus
a) Constantine
Which best describes a republic? a) All men and women elect their leaders. b) Citizens have the right to vote, or choose their leaders.
b) Citizens have the right to vote, or choose their leaders.
Which best describes the government of the early Roman republic? a) The Senate was made up of plebeians. b) The Senate was made up of patricians.
b) The Senate was made up of patricians.
Who was Hannibal? a) a North African general who invaded Italy b) the next emperor after Augustus c) the brother-in-law of Nero
a) a North African general who invaded Italy
What is the name of the most famous Roman road? a) the Appian Way b) the Autobahn c) the Silk Road d) I 40
a) the Appian Way
What animal did Hannibal use to strengthen his army? a) horses b) camels c) messenger pigeons d) elephants
d) elephants
For what is Augustus best remembered? a) He conquered the Etruscans. b) He brought order, good government, and peace to Rome.
b) He brought order, good government, and peace to Rome.
Which best describes the term Pax Romana? a) two centuries of peace beginning with the rule of Augustus b) a Roman newspaper dedicated to court gossip c) a peace treaty made with the Etruscans
a) two centuries of peace beginning with the rule of Augustus
3. Which is NOT part of both the U.S. legal system and Roman law? a) People are innocent until proven guilty. b) Accused people are not allowed to defend themselves.
Which of the following were major achievements of the Romans? a) establishing new laws, conquering the Americas b) building roads, establishing new laws, uniting people in the Roman Empire
b) building roads, establishing new laws, uniting people in the Roman Empire
What was the name of the large Roman arena? a) the Hippodrome b) Gladiator Arena c) the Colosseum d) the Parthenon
c) the Colosseum
Why was it a disadvantage to hire mercenaries to fight in the Roman army? a) Most mercenaries were poor fighters. b) They began invading Roman towns. c) They felt little loyalty to Rome.
