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Why is Constantine important to Christianity? (1 point)
a
He ended gladiatorial contests where many Christians were killed.
b
He granted freedom of religion in the Roman Empire.
c
He introduced Christianity to the Roman Empire.
d
He tried to return the Roman Empire to pagan beliefs.
Question 19 (1 point)
(05.05 MC)
What feature of Italy helped to support Rome's growing population? (1 point)
a
The Apennine Mountains protected Rome from invaders.
b
The Mediterranean Sea was too rough for invading ships to sail on.
c
The broad, fertile plains of the north and west provided food supplies.
d
The rocky, mountainous valleys limited farming and promoted trade.
Question 20 (1 point)
(05.05 MC)
Which feature allowed the city of Rome to be defended? (1 point)
a
its location on seven hills
b
its location in a valley
c
its location on the southern tip of Italy
d
its location on the Po River
Question 21 (1 point)
(05.05 MC)
Which of the following contributed to the fall of the Western Roman Empire? (1 point)
a
invasions by Barbarian tribes
b
religious differences between Roman leaders
c
the unpopular reign of Hadrian as emperor
d
the disbandment of the Roman army
Question 22 (1 point)
(05.05 MC)
Each of the following contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire except (1 point)
a
attacks by neighboring tribes
b
tolerance of Christianity
c
economic weakness
d
turmoil in politics
Question 23 (1 point)
(05.05 MC)
Which of the following accurately describes Antoninus Pius as emperor in ancient Rome? (1 point)
a
He was an unpopular leader who often engaged in wars.
b
He was a popular leader who kept the peace.
c
He was leader with many new, groundbreaking ideas.
d
He was a leader who encouraged a return to paganism.
Question 24 (1 point)
(05.06 MC)
Read the following quote, which is said to be from Julius Caesar's father-in-law:
Let justice be done though the heavens fall!
What is the meaning of this quote? (1 point)
a
Punishment can cause the world to end.
b
Law is more important than anything else.
c
The gods alone should decide who are guilty of crimes.
d
People are not able to judge what is important.
Question 25 (1 point)
(05.06 MC)
Read this quote from the Roman poet Horace:
Greece has conquered her rude conqueror (circa 20 BCE).
What does Horace mean by this statement? (1 point)
a
Greek generals had won victories against Rome.
b
Greek diseases had killed Roman people.
c
Greek culture had transformed Rome.
d
Greek money had bought Roman lands.
Question 26 (1 point)
(05.06 LC)
Who made Christianity the official religion of Rome? (1 point)
a
Antoninus Pius
b
Augustus
c
Constantine
d
Emperor Theodosius
Question 27 (1 point)
(05.06 MC)
Which of the following did the rise of Christianity in Rome help promote? (1 point)
a
polytheism
b
religious tolerance
c
separation of Church and state
d
persecution of pagans