Roman Empire

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  1. 2. Followers of Jesus believe that after being crucified and buried Jesus ______ from the dead. For Christians, the resurrection was proof that he was the messiah. (358)
  2. 5. What Roman Emperor issued a reform that set a minimum wage that must be paid to workers? He did this to try to stop the Roman Empire from collapsing. (Fall of Rome notes)
  3. 6. The Pax Romana was the period of ____ ________ years in the Roman Empire in which people experienced general peace and prosperity. (348)
  4. 7. Two of the main teachings of Jesus were love and __________. (Christianity notes)
  5. 11. What is the name of the last emperor to rule Rome? (Fall of Rome notes)
  6. 15. Dishonest government officials, an increase in slavery, inflation, and invasions by Germanic tribes all helped contribute to the _______ of the Roman Empire. (Fall of Rome notes)
  7. 17. One reform that __________ issued was to move the capital city to Byzantium. It was later renamed Constantinople after the emperor. Today it is called Istanbul, Turkey. (Fall of Rome notes)
  8. 19. The roads were built by and for the __________. (352-353)
  9. 20. Where did the Romans get ideas about art, architecture, and religion? (349)
  10. 21. In 6 A.D. the Jewish kingdom of Judah fell under the control of the ________. The leader at the time was Emperor Augustus. (Christianity notes)
  11. 22. The Romans forced the _____ to leave Jerusalem after repeated rebellion attempts by the Zealots. (Christianity notes)
  12. 25. Roman statues were ________ while Greek statues were perfect. (349)
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  1. 1. What is the term for disloyalty to the government? Jesus was charged with this crime. (Christianity notes)
  2. 3. In the beginning of the Roman Empire people were __________ which means they worshipped many different gods and goddesses. (Life in Rome)
  3. 4. In the Roman Empire, ______ could own property and sometimes even run businesses. (Life in Rome)
  4. 8. How did Jesus present his message to the people? (hint it starts with a P)
  5. 9. Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire? (346)
  6. 10. Before being crucified Jesus ate a final meal with his disciples. What was that meal called? (358)
  7. 12. What was Augustus' birth name? (346)
  8. 13. What is the term for raised channels used to carry water from mountains to the cities? (349)
  9. 14. The Western Roman Empire fell in 476 A.D. because of attacks by _______ tribes. (Fall of Rome notes)
  10. 16. The ________ were Jews would tried twice to rebel against the Roman occupation of Judah. (Christianity notes)
  11. 18. Who broke the Roman Empire into two parts? The Eastern and Western Roman Empires. (Fall of Rome notes)
  12. 19. What is the term for a deliverer sent by God? (356)
  13. 23. Complete the following statement. Roman builders also learned how to combine arches to create ________. (349)
  14. 24. What was the name given to the close followers of Jesus? (358)
  15. 25. All roads lead back to _______. (352-353)