Roman Empire

What was the main reason that the Romans wished to build good roads?

• to transport food more quickly

• to make trading more efficient

• so soldiers could travel more quickly

• so all roads would lead to Rome

What are some of the core beliefs that most Christians share?

• Jesus was God in human form.

• There are three Gods.

• The fate of all souls has been predetermined by God.

• God the Father created the universe.

Why was most Roman trade conducted by sea, rather than by land?

• Sea trade was safer, faster, and cheaper.

• Land routes were faster, but more expensive.

• Sea trade was dangerous, but very fast.

• Land routes were impossible in most cases.

Which of the following statements correctly describes Justinian’s impact on the Byzantine empire?

• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire began a centuries-long expansion.

• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire reached its largest size ever.

• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire shrank to half its original size.

• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire fell to the Ottoman Turks.

Which of the following was a major factor in the decline of the Byzantine empire?

• conversion of the Slavs

• iconoclasm

• arrival of invaders

• recapture of Rome

How did the Byzantine empire differ from the Roman empire? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• Its most common religion was Christianity.

• Its people did not consider themselves Romans.

• It was located in Western Europe.

• Its people spoke Greek, not Latin.

Which Byzantine emperor built Hagia Sophia?

• Justinian

• Constantine

• Maximian

• Diocletian

Jesus was a member of

• The Roman Army

• The pharisees

• The christian people

• The jewish people

Two factors that contributed to the decline of the Roman empire are   Choose...  the ​ (a)     and   Choose...  ​ (b)   . 

• depopulation from epidemics
• the death of Marcus Aurelius.
• prohibition of slavery
• frequent civil wars

What advantages did location bring to the Eastern empire? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• distance from barbarian tribes in western and northern Europe

• direct access to the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea

• control of trade on the Rhine River

• easy access to the Mediterranean, Black, and Red seas