7th Humanities Core Knowledge and Vocab

Front

What happened to Jesus after he was arrested by the Romans according to early Jesus followers?

Back

Jesus was crucified, died, and was buried, then rose from the dead.

Answer explanation

According to early Jesus followers, after his arrest, Jesus was crucified, died, and buried, then rose from the dead. This resurrection is a central belief in Christianity, distinguishing it from the other options presented.

Front

At one point, Jesus said to his followers, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” What is the closest restatement of his meaning?

Back

I am now king over all the world.

Answer explanation

Jesus' statement indicates his supreme authority over all creation, suggesting he is the king. The closest restatement is "I am now king over all the world," as it reflects his claim to authority in heaven and on earth.

Front

What did Diocletian do to unify the Roman Empire?

Back

He caused people to worship the emperor as a god

Answer explanation

Diocletian unified the Roman Empire by promoting the worship of the emperor as a god, which helped to centralize authority and foster loyalty among the populace, reinforcing the idea of a unified state under his rule.

Front

What event occurred the night before Constantine's Battle of the Milvian Bridge that changed his life and the direction of the Roman Empire?

Back

A vision of a cross appeared to him and a voice said ‘By this conquer’

Answer explanation

The pivotal event was a vision of a cross that appeared to Constantine, accompanied by the words ‘By this conquer’. This moment inspired him to embrace Christianity and significantly influenced the Roman Empire's future.

Front

What did Constantine do to unify the Roman Empire?

Back

He made Christianity a legal and favored religion and tried to unify everyone around it.

Answer explanation

Constantine unified the Roman Empire by making Christianity a legal and favored religion, promoting it as a common belief to bring people together, which helped to stabilize and unify the diverse populations of the empire.

Front

True or False: King Arthur was a barbarian invader of the Roman Empire, and he is one of the key figures responsible for the sack of Rome.

Back

False

Answer explanation

False. King Arthur is a legendary figure from British folklore, not a barbarian invader of the Roman Empire. He is not associated with the sack of Rome, which occurred in 410 AD, long before his legendary timeline.

Front

True or False: King Arthur likely fought against the Angle and Saxon tribes as those tribes invaded Roman Britain after Rome’s fall.

Back

True

Answer explanation

True. King Arthur is often depicted as a leader who defended Britain against invading tribes, including the Angles and Saxons, during the period following the Roman withdrawal.

Front

When was the City of Rome sacked?

Back

410 A.D.

Answer explanation

The City of Rome was sacked in 410 A.D. by the Visigoths, marking a significant event in the decline of the Western Roman Empire. The other dates listed do not correspond to any sack of Rome.

Front

The Germanic tribes that sacked the city of Rome (like the tribe led by Alaric), came from which region?

Back

Northern Europe

Answer explanation

The Germanic tribes, including Alaric's, originated from Northern Europe. This region was home to various tribes that played significant roles in the decline of the Roman Empire, including the sacking of Rome.

Front

Which major event in the Roman Empire occurred during Patrick’s lifetime?

• The sack of Rome
• Caesar Augustus comes to power
• Jesus was born
• Julius Caesar was assassinated
• Nero came to power

Back

The sack of Rome

Answer explanation

The sack of Rome occurred in 410 AD, during Patrick's lifetime (c. 385-461 AD). The other events listed happened before his time.