Question

1.

What was Christianity's appeal to the people of the Roman Empire?

Choose all answers that are correct.

Christianity offered comfort to people in troubled times.

Jesus' teachings made many Romans feel their life had meaning.

Christianity gave people hope for a better future--at least in the afterlife.

Only Christians were allowed to hold offices in the government

2.Why did Constantine move the capital of the Roman Empire?

Responses

He wanted to protect the Western Empire from invasions by sea.

He thought the capital should be centered on the Italian peninsula to make it easily accessible to all Romans.

He believed that locating the capital in an area that had more trade and business would ensure the future of the empire.

He wanted to separate groups that threatened the unity of the empire.


3.
Which of the following was an achievement of the reign of Constantine?


The Edict of Milan helped spread Christianity by allowing all religions in Rome.

The Roman Empire was divided into western and eastern sections, governed by different emperors.

Many public buildings, temples, and roads were built throughout the empire.

The Pax Romana was established, which resulted in a period of peace.

4.
What events contributed to the fall of Rome?

Choose all answers that are correct.



The Eastern Empire gained strength while the Western Empire grew weaker.

Invasions along the borders of the empire created chaos.

The Roman army was strong, but was still unable to defend Rome from the Visigoths.

Answer 1

Christianity gave people hope for a better future--at least in the afterlife.

He wanted to protect the Western Empire from invasions by sea.

Many public buildings, temples, and roads were built throughout the empire.

The Roman army was strong, but was still unable to defend Rome from the Visigoths.