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Chapter 11 test review – 6thAnswer questions 1 – 3 and bring in on a separate sheet of paper for the test.1.What do followers of Christianity believe about Jesus?2.Explain the events in the western Roman empire after Theodosius’s death that lead to its fall.3.Describe the relationship between the Romans and the Jews in Judea, and explain how that relationship contributed to the birth of Christianity.______________________________________________________Select the best answer.____1.The Gospels say that Jesus was descended from a.the emperor Augustus.c.Pontius Pilate.b.the prophet John.d.King David.____2.Most Christians believe in one God who exists in three forms, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Together these three forms are called the _____.a.Good Samaritanc.Holy Unionb.Messiahd.Trinity____3.Why is today’s legal system in the state of Louisiana based partly on Roman civil law?a.Because its citizens have Roman ancestors.b.Because it was once a French colony, and France uses civil law.c.Because its citizens wanted a written law so they used a Roman model.d.Because it came to Louisiana from Italy. ____4.When the Pax Romana ended, Roman leaders gained power more froma.the senate.c.the colonies.b.the people.d.the military.____5.Decisions in court cases in the Roman empire before 500 B.C. were based on a.the Twelve Tables.c.the Pax Romana.b.laws from Greece.d.custom and tradition.____6.The name for God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit is a.Christianity.c.the Eucharist.b.the Trinity.d.the Apostles.____7.One way that Greco-Roman culture spread was by extending _____ to all free persons in the empire.a.colonies c.currencyb.citizenshipd.Christianity____8.Which event led to the arrival of Goths in Roman lands?a.The movement of the Huns into Europeb.The battle of Adrianoplec.Constantine’s rise to emperor following Diocletian’s deathd.A Roman attack on their homeland____9.Late Roman EmpireA.D. 180The Pax Romana ends.A.D. 235–284Imperial Crisis occurs.A.D. 285Diocletian divides the empire.A.D. 312Constantine converts to Christianity.A.D. 410Goths sack Rome.A.D. 476Roman Empire in the west ends.How many years passed between the end of the Pax Romana and the stabilization of the empire by Diocletian? a.More than 200 yearsc.Less than 100 yearsb.More than 100 yearsd.About 5 years____10.Why was the lack of a formal system of succession a problem in the Roman empire?a.Without rules for succession, the empire would become a monarchy.b.If there were no rules about who should be the next emperor, people might do anything to gain power.c.If there were no rules to determine the next emperor, the Roman army could attack the empire.d.Without rules for succession, the empire was in danger of being overthrown by slaves.____11.What was the main reason that the Romans wished to build good roads?a.To transport food more quicklyb.To make trading more efficientc.So soldiers could travel more quicklyd.So all roads would lead to Rome____12.The tradition that includes common elements of both Judaism and Christianity is called the _____ tradition.a.Trinityc.Judeo-Christianb.Gospeld.New Testament____13.The emperor Marcus Aurelius a.was known for his cruelty.c.wrote a book about philosophy.b.was Augustus’ stepson.d.began the Pax Romana.____14.Our information about the life of Jesus comes mainly from a.the Pharisees.c.the Zealots.b.the Gospels.d.Jewish teachings.____15.Romance languagesa.include English and Spanish.b.are still spoken today.c.developed into Latin.d.are spoken everywhere except Italy.____16.Which of the following is NOT a correct description of how Latin continues to influence language today?a.The Italian government still uses Latin as its official language.b.Scientists name plants and animals with Latin words.c.Millions of Europeans speak Romance languages derived from Latin.d.Catholic Church services were conducted exclusively in Latin until fairly recently.____17.The circle graph above shows the percentage of Christians in the world compared to non-Christians. Which of the following statements is most accurate about the ratio of Christians to non-Christians?a.Approximately one third of the world is Christian.b.About half the world is Christian.c.About one quarter of the world’s people is non-Christian.d.About half the world is non-Christian.____18.More than any other event, followers of Jesus were convinced he was the Messiah by a.the wisdom of his teachings.c.their belief in his resurrection.b.the huge following he attracted.d.his crucifixion.____19.How did the growth of the Roman Empire during the Pax Romana help the spread of Christianity?a.The peace and prosperity of the Pax Romana had Romans focused on living the good life. They paid little or no attention to Christians.b.Because the Romans had built roads and kept the seas free of pirates, travel was easier for everyone, including Christians eager to spread their beliefs.c.The Roman army was stationed throughout the empire to keep the peace. They also protected Christians from persecution.d.Early Christians took advantage of the fact that Rome was distracted by war during the Pax Romana, and they spread their beliefs widely across the empire.____20.The Romans enjoyed large-scale public entertainments, so they developeda.the amphitheater.c.aqueducts.b.concrete.d.the baths.____21.Why was most Roman trade conducted by sea, rather than by land?a.Sea trade was safer, faster, and cheaper.b.Land routes were faster, but more expensive.c.Sea trade was dangerous, but very fast.d.Land routes were impossible in most cases.____22.In what way did earlier Roman sculpture differ from that of Greece?a.Greek sculpture was more modern.b.Roman sculpture was more realistic.c.Greek sculpture was more colorful.d.Roman sculpture was more political.____23.Which of the following were advantages that concrete had over stone?1. Concrete was lighter than stone.2. Concrete was heavier than stone.3. Concrete was easier to work with than stone.4. Concrete required less skill than did stone.a.1 onlyc.1 and 2b.1 and 4d.1, 3, 4____24.All of the following are central beliefs of Christianity held by most Christians EXCEPTa.Jesus is the Son of God.b.Jesus died to atone for everyone’s sins.c.Jesus rose from the dead.d.Jesus wrote the sacred scriptures of Christianity.____25.When locating the Roman Empire in 118 A.D., or the present-day European country of Italy, the global position could best be described asa.north latitude / east longitude.c.south latitude / east longitude.b.north latitude / west longitude.d.south latitude / west longitude.____26.The last leader to rule over both the eastern and western Roman empires was a.Constantine.c.Diocletian.b.Theodosius.d.Odoacer.____27.The following events in the collapse of the western Roman empire are listed out of chronological order. Which answer lists the correct order of the events?A.D. 285 Diocletian divides the Roman empire.A.D. 476 Roman empire ends in the west.A.D. 312 Constantine converts to Christianity.A.D. 180 The Pax Romana ends.a.285, 312, 476, 180c.180, 285, 312, 476b.180, 476, 285, 312d.476, 312, 285, 180Fill in the blanks.1.Millions of people today speak __________________, which developed from Latin.2.Christians believe in one God who exists in three forms as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three forms are called the ______________.3.After his death, Augustus was official made a god, or _______________.4.One way that Greco-Roman culture spread was by extending ____________ to all free persons in the empire.5.The tradition that includes common elements of both Judaism and Christianity is called the ________________ tradition.6.Emperors debased the currency during the Imperial Crisis. This led to economic problems, including _____________.7.Christians call the Hebrew Bible the _________________, and their own writings the ___________________.8.One of the emperors who ruled during the “Roman Peace,” or _____________ was Hadrian, who traveled around the empire and built walls around Roman territory.9.Followers of Jesus were convinced he was the Messiah by their belief in his _________________.10.The Romans, who enjoyed large-scale public entertainment, developed the round theater or _________________. ................
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