Chapter 9: The Roman Empire: Textbook questions P. 264 – 295            back to Rome page

1.   What happened to the Roman Republic after Caesar’s death?
2.   How did Anthony and Cleopatra become involved?  
3.   Who was Emperor Augustus?  
4.   Why are Virgil, Horace and Ovid considered the “3 Masters”?  
5.   What contributed to the spread of Christianity?
6.   What was stoicism and why was it important?  
7.   Why was slavery used in Rome? How were they treated?
8.   How and why were aqueducts built?  
9. What were Diocletian’s reforms? How were Christians treated?
10. Why is Constantine called the Great?
11. Explain historically why Christ was crucified and why, after his resurrection (legend) Christianity
      became a popular sect in the Roman Empire.
12. Augustus is credited with restoring peace and prosperity to Rome. Why do you agree/disagree?

BONUS: DO EITHER A or B BUT NOT BOTH.
                A) Livy and Tacitus lived nearly a half a century apart but shared a common concern. What
                     was this concern? Explain how each, in their writings, attempted to provide a guide for
  2 pts.          how Romans should live their lives.

                 B) What is the difference between Judaism and Christianity? identify the point in time at
                     which Christianity ceased to be a jewish sect.