Test Questions

Questions For the Test:

What did Constantine do for the Roman Republic?

• he outlawed persecution of Christians

When did the Pax Romana begin?

• 27 BC- lasted 207 years

Who took over after Augustus and what was his relationship with him?

• Tiberius and he was his step son

What revelation did Constantine see?

• when he saw the cross in a vision 
• occurred on Milvian Bridge and he saw the cross that said "Conquer With This"

what god were the Christians forced to sacrifice to?

• Jupiter

Who lit the fire in the Imperial Palace?

• they didn't know but they blamed the Christians 

What were three to five problems in the Roman Empire?

• epidemic Disease 
• they couldn't defend the frontier against the barbarians 
• emperors began to lose the hold in power

Who did Christianity appeal to?

• poor people because it gave them a second chance in life 
• other religions claim only to be open to the rich because they were "higher"

Constantine declared the Edict of Milan