Multiple Choice Flashcards
(11 cards)
What are 3 core beliefs of Christians
(1) Jesus is the son of God
(2) He came to earth to die and forget humankind of their sins
(3) Faith in this can result in a eternal life
What effect did Emperor Constantine have on the spreading of Christianity?
Declared an end to the killing of Christians
Affected Hadrian have on the Roman Empire? ( Think about expansion)
He expanded Rome in size and power
Who did Octavian defeat to become the sole leader of Rome?
Antony, Cleopatra
Compare Judaism with Christianity. In what ways are they similar?
They both believe in God who is holy, and share the Old Testament
What is the purpose of organizing laws within society
To have a more civil society
What was one affect the 12 tables had on Western governments
Gives the foundation of their laws while the US has the constitution
Roman roads are primarily built in order to allow
Trade and transportation for the army
What effect did the killing of the Gracchus brothers have on Roman politics
Gave more money to the government, so less to the poor
What would be an example of cultural diffusion from Roman roads
It helps people get faster to places
Is the purpose of a martyr? What do they do for their cause
To show the importance for a cause, so they get more attention
