The Roman Empire and the Rise of Christianity

Before it was known as the Byzantine Empire , it was part of which empire?

• Ottoman Empire

• Egyptian Empire

• Roman Empire

• Gupta Empire

The Byzantine Empire preserved the culture of which two civilizations?

• Greeks and Romans

• Indians and Persians

• Egyptian and Persians

• Arabs and Romans

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the fall of Rome?

• The army was weaker due to many others invading

• The Rise of Christianity

• There was too much land to control

• Too many slaves were being brought into the empire

Which emperor split the Roman Empire into the Eastern and Western Empires?

• Justinian

• Theodora

• Diocletian

• Constantine

Which Roman Emperor is credited with the official adoption of Christianity as the state religion?

• Augustus

• Constantine

• Nero

• Diocletian

Describe the impact of the Edict of Milan on the Roman Empire.

• It legalized Christianity and allowed for freedom of worship.

• It banned all religions except for Roman paganism.

• It declared war on neighboring empires.

• It established a new capital in the East.

Which emperor legalized Christianity and was the first to be baptized Christian?

• Henry VII

• Constantine

• Julius Caesar

• Charlemagne

Which emperor became a Christian and make Christianity the official religion of Rome?

• Augustus

• Marc Antony

• Constantine

• Justinian

Which emperor converted to Christianity and made it legal for the citizens of the Roman Empire to convert as well?

• Julius Caesar

• Constantine

• Augustus Caesar

• Theodosius

Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey formed a powerful governmental coalition called a ________.

• consul

• triumvirate

• republic

• Insulae