Spread of Christianity Quiz World History

What allowed for the Roman Republic to fall and gave Julius Caesar the opportunity to gain power?

• The eruption of Mount Vesuvius, destroying much of Rome.

• People were unhappy because of high unemployment which caused chaos in the government.

• The People voted to impeach the current government and replace them with the strong Empire.

• His strong military power gave him first priority over becoming King.

What eventually happened to Julius Caesar?

• He went on to rule the empire for over 50 years until his death.

• He orchestrated a coup and overthrew the government of neighboring countries.

• He was betrayed by his closest friend and senators and was killed.

• He betrayed his closest friends and then took his own life.

Who became ruler after Julius Caesar?

• His son, Julian Caesar

• Brutus

• Marc Antony

• Augustus

Under which Emperor did the Romans conquer most of Britain?

• Claudius

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Cleopatra

What was Pax Romana?

• The first 200 years of the Roman Empire that was peaceful and prosperous.

• The 200 years of war and strife that followed the death of Julius Caesar.

• A strategic advantage that Rome had over the other countries in the region.

• The piece of land that stretched from one side of Rome to the other. Including much of Europe.

Which of the following is a lasting invention/technology that was created by Rome?

• Civil Law

• Polis

• Aqueducts

• Vaulted Ceilings

Roman religion was ___________. Meaning they believed in multiple gods.

The Romans were usually tolerant of other religions but they had many issues with which religious group?

• The Christians

• The Jews

• The Muslims

• The Greeks

As a result of the Jews rebelling multiple times, what did Hadrian do to them?

• He tortured and crucified all the Jews.

• He made all Jews into slaves.

• He Destroyed the holy city of Jerusalem

• He decided to release them into the desert.

Who was the main influential individual who led to a new religion that would make trouble for Rome?

• Jesus of Nazareth

• Muhammad

• Cleopatra

• John the Baptist