23/24 Rome Empire

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

• Trajan
• Julius Caesar
• Caesar Augustus
• Jesus

The population count

• Census
• Tally
• Calculation
• Tribune

Creating census, Rome's borders, proconsul, tax system, Rome's legal system -all reforms of?

• Trajan
• Julius Caesar
• Caesar Augustus
• Jesus

What was Augustus' main goal as emperor during his 41 year rule?

• To destroy all of Rome.
• To establish peace, patriotism, and pride.
• To create an empire that was larger than Alexander's.
• To destroy Julius Caesar.

What was the Pax Romana?

• The system of laws that made all Romans equal.
• A system of choosing new emperors.
• A war between Rome and Carthage.
• A 200 year period of peace where Romans enjoyed peace and prosperity.

Which continent was not part of Rome's Empire?

• Africa
• Asia
• Australia
• Europe

Why did Christianity appeal to many people more than the old Roman Religion?

• The Romans would persecute people who did not convert to Christianity
• It was easier to keep track since there was only one god
• Christianity promised a better life after death and gave people hope
• Jesus told people they would be rich if they followed him

Gladiators fought each other and wild animals at this famous Roman sporting site

• Colosseum
• Consuls
• Mount Vesuvius
• Aqueducts

Why did leaders in Jerusalem arrest Jesus?

• Jesus was trying to overthrow the government and make himself the emperor
• His influence grew, the more dangerous he became in the eyes of Rulers
• The Jews did not believe he was their Messiah.
• Because people did not believe what Jesus was saying, no one followed him.

New capital of Rome

• Constantine
• Rome
• Byzantine
• Constantinople