What does the symbol of the cross represent in Christianity?
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the birth of the Messiah
the ritual meal of the Eucharist
the death and resurrection of Jesus
the love for one God above all others
It is the part of the Christian scriptures that tells about the life of Jesus.
the death and resurrection of Jesus
What was a right that women had during the Roman Empire?
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A right to own property
Women had equal rights to men during the Roman Empire
A right to a job of their choice
Women had no rights during the Roman Empire
A right to own property.
Which best describes the role of the New Testament in Christianity?
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It is the part of the Christian scripture that repeats Jewish teachings.
It is the term for the Christian Bible.
It is the part of the Christian scriptures that tells about the life of Jesus.
It is the only scripture important to Christians.
What was true about slavery in the Roman Empire?
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Under Pax Romana, emperors passed laws helping enslaved people.
Romans enslaved people based on skin color.
On average, enslaved Romans died young.
Enslaved Romans could not become wealthy.
On average, enslaved Romans died young.
Which of the following was a major factor in the decline of the Roman empire? (select two answers)
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arrival of invaders
The Great Schism
The Imperial Crisis
Iconoclasm
Arrival of invaders and The Imperial Crisis.
How did Jesus’s teachings reach so many people in the early Roman empire?
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through forced conversions on the orders of the emperor
through the decision of a council of bishops
through local laws dictated by the Pope
through the support of important Roman generals
through the travels of his followers on Roman roads
through the travels of his followers on Roman roads.
The Pax Romana ended around 180 CE with the death of which Emperor?
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Julius Caesar
Octavian
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
Marcus Aurelius.
Use the map to answer the question.
How did geography help make Rome a site of encounter?
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Responses
Rome was difficult to travel to, so people from other civilizations left it alone and it developed in peace.
Rome was difficult to travel to, so people from other civilizations left it alone and it developed in peace.
The Mediterranean Sea helped it connect with civilizations in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
The Mediterranean Sea helped it connect with civilizations in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Its location in Central Europe made it a focal point of migration and interaction on the continent.
Its location in Central Europe made it a focal point of migration and interaction on the continent.
The relatively level terrain of Europe made it easy for Romans to travel and trade across long distances.
The relatively level terrain of Europe made it easy for Romans to travel and trade across long distances.