Ancient Rome Unit Review

Question 0

Plebeians:

Answer 0

Published the 12 tables so that the Romans would have a written code of the law.

Question 1

Patricians:

Answer 1

Members of the Senate

Question 2

Carthage:

Answer 2

Ancient City in North Africa.

Question 3

Secundus:

Answer 3

Martyred Roman Christians.

Question 4

Licinius:

Answer 4

Along with Constantine established the Edict of Milan. Constantine later defeated him in battle to take over the eastern Roman Empire as well.

Question 5

Constantine:

Answer 5

Conquered and took over the whole Roman Empire in the early 300’s. He was instrumental in organizing the Council of Nicea.

Question 6

Octavian

Answer 6

The original name of Caesar Agustus.

Question 7

Brutus:

Answer 7

The member of the Senate who killed Julius Caesar on the Ides of March.

Question 8

Apostle’s Creed:

Answer 8

Established at a Council of Milan in 390 AD.

Question 9

Athanasian Creed:

Answer 9

The creed of beliefs that was written by Athanasians after the Council of Nicea. The original creed appears to have been written in Latin, while Athanasius likely wrote in the Greek language.

Question 10

Nicene Creed:

Answer 10

The creed of beliefs focusing on the essence of Jesus at the council of Nicea.

Question 11

Julius Caesar:

Answer 11

One of the most powerful emperors of Rome who was a member of the Triumvirate.

Question 12

Pompey:

Answer 12

Second member of the Triumvirate who married Julius Caesar’s daughter, Julia.

Question 13

Mark Antony:

Answer 13

The friend of Caesar who was married to Cleopatra of Egypt.

Question 14

Crassus:

Answer 14

The third member of the Triumvirate. Was killed while fighting the Parthians.

Question 15

Nero:

Answer 15

Emperor of Rome in 70 AD who accused the Christians of burning Rome, though it is though that he had burned Rome and blamed Christians in order to persecute them and eliminate them.

Question 16

Archaeology:

Answer 16

Excavation of sites in order to find artifacts of human history.

Question 17

Athanasius:

Answer 17

One of the leading members at the Council of Nicea who opposed Arius and helped establish the Nicene Creed as well as the primary writer of the Athanasian Creed.

Question 18

Astronomy:

Answer 18

Study of celestial objects such as the sun. Refers to Constantine who was a sun worshiper.

Question 19

Edict of Milan:

Answer 19

The laws that allowed all Christians to worship freely and established Christianity as equal to all other religions of the Roman Empire. This was established in 313 AD.

Question 20

Romulus & Remus:

Answer 20

The twins who are said to be the legendary founders of Rome.

Question 21

Maxentius:

Answer 21

The leader of the western Roman Empire who was defeated by Constantine at the Milvian Bridge.

Question 22

Parthians:

Answer 22

Part of the Roman Empire ruled at one point by Crassus, one of the members of the Triumvirate.

Question 23

Caesar Agustus:

Answer 23

Established the Pax Romana during which time Christ was born.

Question 24

Triumvirate:

Answer 24

Group of 3 rulers including Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus.

Question 25

Arius:

Answer 25

Taught the false idea that Jesus was not the same essence as God the Father.

Question 26

Pax Romana:

Answer 26

The peace of Rome brought by Caesar Agustus.

Question 27

Anathema:

Answer 27

To be condemned.

Question 28

Orthodox:

Answer 28

Holding to the commonly accepted faith and practices. e.g. The orthodox Mennonites drive in horse-drawn carriages.

Question 29

Heresy:

Answer 29

Beliefs or views that are different from the normal doctrine of a curtain religion. e. g. Martin Luther's 95 theses and teachings were considered a heresy by the RCC.

Question 30

Trinity:

Answer 30

The 3 part personality existing in one divine being e. g. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit for the Trinity that we confess as the one true God.

Question 31

Council:

Answer 31

A gathering of church officials who discuss and regulate matter of church doctrine and discipline e. g. The CRC has a week long Synod every June.

Question 32

Bishop:

Answer 32

A spiritual overseer in some Christian church denominations.

Question 33

Presbyter:

Answer 33

In New Testament times, they were the elders Ina church.

Question 34

Deacon:

Answer 34

A church official who is often in charge of collecting funds and or goods to distribute to the poor.

Question 35

Doctrine:

Answer 35

A set of beliefs of an organization. e. g. The Apostle's Creed and Heidelberg Catechism are part of the doctrines of many Protestant churches.

Question 36

Explain and give an example of the term "Law":

Answer 36

- body of official rules in a country or other municipality which must be obeyed. - (give an example)

Question 37

Explain and give an example of the term "Rule":

Answer 37

- Principle or code of behaviour or action. | - (give an example)

Question 38

Name the 4 significant aspects of Pax Romana:

Answer 38

- Roads - Buildings - Justice - Tolerance