Rome and the Rise of Christianity Review

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The peaceful two hundred year era that began with the reign of Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus was also known as the ________________________.

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Pax Romana

Front

The Roman Empire was extremely large. One of the biggest problems in governing such a large empire of conquered people was _________________.

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corrupt governments

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What happened when the empire became too large to govern easily?

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It was split into two different empires.

Front

Which tribes invaded and finally ended the old Roman Empire? Options: Syrian Tribes, Germanic Tribes, Siberian Tribes, Tribal Huns

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Germanic Tribes

Front

Emperor Justinian used state money to support the arts and architecture. What was the most famous of his building accomplishments?

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The Hagia Sophia Church

Front

What was Emperor Justinian's main contribution to Byzantine law?

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He made the legal code simpler and more organized.

Front

One group of Jewish rebels fought violently for their freedom from Rome. They were called the ______________.

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Zealots

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Before becoming the founder of a worldwide religion, Jesus of Nazareth was ___________________.

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Jewish

Front

Someone who was willing to die rather than give up his or her beliefs was called a (an) __________________.

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martyr

Front

What aspect of the Roman Empire did the early church adopt?

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a hierarchical system of organization