Chapter 16: Roman Culture, Christianity and Fall

Question 1

The Roman ______________ was used to carry water from the countryside into cities.

Answer 1

aqueduct

Question 2

Roman written law began with the ___________ Tables.

Answer 2

Twelve

Question 3

The Roman Colosseum was used for events such as ______________ fights.

Answer 3

gladiator

Question 4

The Roman poet ___________ wrote the Aeneid.

Answer 4

Virgil

Question 5

Jesus of Nazareth taught using stories called ______________.

Answer 5

parables

Question 6

Romans used ____________ to build strong and lasting structures.

Answer 6

concrete

Question 7

Christians believe Jesus rose from the dead in an event called the ______________.

Answer 7

Resurrection

Question 8

The ______________ were a set of letters written by Paul to early Christians.

Answer 8

epistles

Question 9

Constantine issued the Edict of ______________ in 313 CE.

Answer 9

Milan

Question 10

Christianity became the official religion of Rome under Emperor ______________.

Answer 10

Theodosius I

Question 11

The _____________ Creed was written to explain Christian beliefs.

Answer 11

Nicene

Question 12

A person who dies for their beliefs is called a ______________.

Answer 12

martyr

Question 13

The last emperor of the Western Roman Empire was ____________ Augustulus.

Answer 13

Romulus

Question 14

The Roman Empire was divided by Emperor ______________.

Answer 14

Diocletian

Question 15

The ___________ sacked Rome in 410 CE.

Answer 15

Visigoths

Question 16

Rome fell in the year _______ CE.

Answer 16

476

Question 17

The Eastern Roman Empire became known as the ___________ Empire.

Answer 17

Byzantine

Question 18

After the fall of Rome, the time period that followed was called the ___________ Ages.

Answer 18

Middle

Question 19

The Christian Church preserved knowledge by copying ____________.

Answer 19

manuscripts

Question 20

Christian missionaries helped spread their faith using Roman ____________.

Answer 20

roads

Question 21

Early Christians held secret meetings in private ____________.

Answer 21

homes

Question 22

The ______________ symbol was used secretly by early Christians to show faith.

Answer 22

fish

Question 23

The main language used in the Roman Empire was ___________.

Answer 23

Latin

Question 24

The ______________ was a large Roman stadium used for chariot races.

Answer 24

Circus Maximus

Question 25

The Hagia Sophia was built during the rule of Emperor ______________.

Answer 25

Justinian

Question 26

Romans believed in many gods, a belief system called ______________.

Answer 26

polytheism

Question 27

What was one of Rome’s greatest architectural innovations? A. Clay bricks B. Concrete C. Marble columns D. Wooden frames

Answer 27

B. Concrete — Romans invented concrete, which helped them build strong, lasting structures.

Question 28

Who wrote the epic poem called the Aeneid? A. Ovid B. Livy C. Virgil D. Homer

Answer 28

C. Virgil — He was the famous Roman poet who wrote the Aeneid.

Question 29

What type of building was the Colosseum? A. Temple B. Marketplace C. Arena D. Palace

Answer 29

C. Arena — The Colosseum was used for gladiator fights and other public events.

Question 30

Which structure carried water to Roman cities? A. Road B. Aqueduct C. Tunnel D. Forum

Answer 30

B. Aqueduct — Aqueducts carried water from distant sources into Roman cities.

Question 31

What religion did Christianity grow out of? A. Islam B. Judaism C. Hinduism D. Buddhism

Answer 31

B. Judaism — Christianity started as a sect within Judaism.

Question 32

What is the name of the Roman emperor who legalized Christianity? A. Julius Caesar B. Nero C. Constantine D. Diocletian

Answer 32

C. Constantine — He made Christianity legal in the Roman Empire.

Question 33

What event marks the resurrection of Jesus? A. Last Supper B. Baptism C. Crucifixion D. Resurrection

Answer 33

D. Resurrection — Christians believe Jesus rose from the dead.

Question 34

What helped Paul spread Christianity throughout the empire? A. Statues and art B. Roman roads and common languages C. Military power D. Bribery

Answer 34

B. Roman roads and common languages — These allowed ideas to travel quickly and widely.

Question 35

What document made Christianity legal in the Roman Empire? A. Edict of Milan B. Law of the Twelve Tables C. Nicene Creed D. Julian Code

Answer 35

A. Edict of Milan — This law allowed Christians to worship freely.

Question 36

What did the Nicene Creed explain? A. Roman architecture B. Christian beliefs C. Legal rights D. Political rules

Answer 36

B. Christian beliefs — It stated the core beliefs of Christianity.

Question 37

What happened in 476 CE? A. The Eastern Roman Empire fell B. Christianity became illegal C. Western Roman Empire ended D. Colosseum was built

Answer 37

C. Western Roman Empire ended — In 476 CE, the last Roman emperor was removed.

Question 38

Who sacked the city of Rome in 410 CE? A. Huns B. Vandals C. Visigoths D. Franks

Answer 38

C. Visigoths — They were one of the Germanic tribes that invaded Rome.

Question 39

What term refers to people who die for their beliefs? A. Prophets B. Apostles C. Martyrs D. Emperors

Answer 39

C. Martyrs — Christians who died for their faith were called martyrs.

Question 40

What happened at the Council of Nicaea? A. Roman Empire was divided B. Beliefs of Christianity were discussed C. Constantine converted D. Pope was elected

Answer 40

B. Beliefs of Christianity were discussed — It defined core Christian teachings.

Question 41

What part of the Roman Empire continued as the Byzantine Empire? A. Western B. Northern C. Southern D. Eastern

Answer 41

D. Eastern — The Eastern Roman Empire became the Byzantine Empire.

Question 42

What role did monks play after the fall of Rome? A. Built roads B. Copied ancient texts C. Fought in wars D. Traded goods

Answer 42

B. Copied ancient texts — Monks preserved knowledge by copying manuscripts.

Question 43

Why did Roman coins lose value? A. Because taxes were fair B. Because they added more gold C. Because of inflation and overuse D. Because of trade

Answer 43

C. Because of inflation and overuse — Roman money lost value due to poor management.

Question 44

What did the fall of Rome lead to in Western Europe? A. The Renaissance B. The Middle Ages C. The Golden Age D. The Enlightenment

Answer 44

B. The Middle Ages — This period followed the fall of the Roman Empire.

Question 45

Which building was a major church in Constantinople? A. Colosseum B. Pantheon C. Hagia Sophia D. Basilica

Answer 45

C. Hagia Sophia — A famous church built in Constantinople during the Byzantine era.

Question 46

Who was the last Western Roman emperor? A. Augustus Caesar B. Nero C. Romulus Augustulus D. Marcus Aurelius

Answer 46

C. Romulus Augustulus — He was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire.

Question 47

What were Roman roads used for besides trade? A. Military attacks B. Religious ceremonies C. Art competitions D. Teaching children

Answer 47

A. Military attacks — Roads also helped Roman legions move quickly.

Question 48

Why did Romans fear early Christians? A. They loved Roman gods B. They were rich C. They refused to worship Roman gods D. They wrote laws

Answer 48

C. They refused to worship Roman gods — Romans saw this as disloyal.

Question 49

What title was given to the bishop of Rome? A. Priest B. Bishop C. Emperor D. Pope

Answer 49

D. Pope — The bishop of Rome was known as the pope.

Question 50

Which emperor divided the Roman Empire? A. Constantine B. Theodosius C. Augustus D. Diocletian

Answer 50

D. Diocletian — He divided the Roman Empire into East and West.

Question 51

What language did the Romans speak? A. Latin B. Greek C. Arabic D. Hebrew

Answer 51

A. Latin — Latin was the language of government, law, and education.