Chapter 6 test

This ruler believed that Roman civilization was suffering from a decline in morals. He introduced social legislation making adultery a crime and instituting higher taxes for unmarried people and married couples with fewer than three children.

Augustus

Dear Flavius, I understand what you mean when you discussed your lack of interest in the gods in your last letter. I know you have been seeking solace in so-called "mystery religions" from the empire's _____________ , which promise a more spiritual experience. I want to tell you that I have found it. Remember how in my last letter I told you about Jesus of Nazareth? Well, since then, I have been baptized into the Christian church, and I want to share some knowledge with you. I've heard of a famous Roman Jew named_____________ of Tarsus, who has been traveling around the Mediterranean teaching Christians how to believe and practice. He distributes writings written in the common language of the eastern Mediterranean,____________ . That way, we can all read the same word and learn the truth. Christ promised us happiness in the afterlife, which means a lot in this world to those who suffer. That is why many _________________ have been early adherents to Christianity. My only fear is that the government will force me to become a ____________, as the state is hostile to the faith. Christ said we must suffer persecution for him, though. Sincerely, Lucius Quintius Catulius

East Paul Greek women and slaves martyr

Famous for having commissioned the construction of an 80-mile wall in Britain

Hadrian

What was the policy of Emperor Trajan regarding Christians?

He supported the execution of those who admitted to being Christians, but he did not support punishment of those who were merely accused of being Christians.

I wish I had more agricultural goods to sell, but it's impossible to bring more such goods in because of the _______________ .

Invasions

This Roman poet attacked the practices of his generation. He said of the Roman masses, "Nowadays, with no vote to sell, their motto is 'Couldn't care less.'"

Juvenal

Persecuted Christians, blaming them for starting the conflagration of Rome in 64 CE, which destroyed much of the city

Nero

This emperor was accused of starting the conflagration of 64 CE, a fire that destroyed a large part of Rome.

Nero

Because of Octavian's great success, the Senate rewarded him with the honorific title Augustus, which meant "the revered one." Given the strong reaction against Caesar's dictatorship, Augustus actually preferred the title________________ because it meant "first among equals" and carried no official authority. However, after giving up the office of consul in 23 BCE, he assumed the power of a ______________ .

Princeps, Tribune

I know! They've started paying soldiers____________ instead of money. I can't believe it has come to this!

Produce

Which of the following differences between Greco-Roman religious and social practice and Christianity are reflected in the Sermon on the Mount? Check all that apply.

The belief in spiritual rewards rather than material rewards AND An emphasis on inner transformation rather than following the letter of the law

Believed that accused Christians should not be punished if they denied being Christians and were willing to worship the Roman gods

Trajan

Among the "good emperors"

Trajan Marcus Aurelius Hadrian

This Roman poet's masterpiece, The Aenid, is an epic poem about the founding of Rome by Aeneas, the son of a Trojan king who journeys to Latium after the destruction of Troy.

Virgil

I just fear that the lack of funds for the army will lead to the government hiring even more______________ to defend the empire.

barbarians

True or False: The praetorian guard was a bodyguard for the Senate specifically.

false

These men fought to the death against each other and animals in the arenas throughout the Roman world for the entertainment of the masses.

gladiators

The money problem has gotten out of control in Rome! I can't handle any more of the _______________that has been plaguing us. I'm barely making enough to live on as it is.

inflation

True or False: Augustus's attempts to expand the empire into Germany was defeated in part through the massacre of three legions by German tribes.

true