Which timeline outlines the chronological order of significant events and people that led to the collapse of the Roman Republic and rise of the Roman Empire?(1 point)
Responses
Ides of March, Caesar is assassinated, the Roman Republic finally falls
Caesar officially declares war on Rome proper by marching troops over Rubicon
Plebeian tribune Gaius Gracchus assassinated
Octavian succeeds Caesar and forms the Second Triumvirate
Plebeian tribune Tiberius Gracchus assassinated
Beginning of the Pax Romana—prosperity for Rome
Ides of March, Caesar is assassinated, the Roman Republic finally falls
Sulla marches on Rome, deposes Marius
Octavian’s victory at the Battle of Actium over Mark Antony, marking the start of the Roman Empire
First Triumvirate of Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus established
End of the Pax Romana
Ides of March, Caesar is assassinated, the Roman Republic finally falls Caesar officially declares war on Rome proper by marching troops over Rubicon Plebeian tribune Gaius Gracchus assassinated Octavian succeeds Caesar and forms the Second Triumvirate Plebeian tribune Tiberius Gracchus assassinated Beginning of the Pax Romana—prosperity for Rome Ides of March, Caesar is assassinated, the Roman Republic finally falls Sulla marches on Rome, deposes Marius Octavian’s victory at the Battle of Actium over Mark Antony, marking the start of the Roman Empire First Triumvirate of Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus established End of the Pax Romana
Plebeian tribune Tiberius Gracchus assassinated
Plebeian tribune Gaius Gracchus assassinated
Sulla marches on Rome, deposes Marius
First Triumvirate of Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus established
Caesar officially declares war on Rome proper by marching troops over Rubicon
Ides of March, Caesar is assassinated, the Roman Republic finally falls
Octavian succeeds Caesar and forms the Second Triumvirate
Octavian’s victory at the Battle of Actium over Mark Antony, marking the start of the Roman Empire
Beginning of the Pax Romana—prosperity for Rome
End of the Pax Romana
Plebeian tribune Tiberius Gracchus assassinated Plebeian tribune Gaius Gracchus assassinated Sulla marches on Rome, deposes Marius First Triumvirate of Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus established Caesar officially declares war on Rome proper by marching troops over Rubicon Ides of March, Caesar is assassinated, the Roman Republic finally falls Octavian succeeds Caesar and forms the Second Triumvirate Octavian’s victory at the Battle of Actium over Mark Antony, marking the start of the Roman Empire Beginning of the Pax Romana—prosperity for Rome End of the Pax Romana
Beginning of the Pax Romana—prosperity for Rome
Plebeian tribune Gaius Gracchus assassinated
Octavian succeeds Caesar and forms the Second Triumvirate
Plebeian tribune Tiberius Gracchus assassinated
Caesar officially declares war on Rome proper by marching troops over Rubicon
Ides of March, Caesar is assassinated, the Roman Republic finally falls
Sulla marches on Rome, deposes Marius
Octavian’s victory at the Battle of Actium over Mark Antony, marking the start of the Roman Empire
First Triumvirate of Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus established
End of the Pax Romana
Beginning of the Pax Romana—prosperity for Rome Plebeian tribune Gaius Gracchus assassinated Octavian succeeds Caesar and forms the Second Triumvirate Plebeian tribune Tiberius Gracchus assassinated Caesar officially declares war on Rome proper by marching troops over Rubicon Ides of March, Caesar is assassinated, the Roman Republic finally falls Sulla marches on Rome, deposes Marius Octavian’s victory at the Battle of Actium over Mark Antony, marking the start of the Roman Empire First Triumvirate of Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus established End of the Pax Romana
First Triumvirate of Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus established
Plebeian tribune Gaius Gracchus assassinated
Octavian succeeds Caesar and forms the Second Triumvirate
Plebeian tribune Tiberius Gracchus assassinated
Caesar officially declares war on Rome proper by marching troops over Rubicon
Ides of March, Caesar is assassinated, the Roman Republic finally falls
Sulla marches on Rome, deposes Marius
Octavian’s victory at the Battle of Actium over Mark Antony, marking the start of the Roman Empire
Beginning of the Pax Romana—prosperity for Rome
End of the Pax Romana
11 answers
The correct chronological order of significant events leading to the collapse of the Roman Republic and rise of the Roman Empire is as follows:
Plebeian tribune Tiberius Gracchus assassinated
Plebeian tribune Gaius Gracchus assassinated
Sulla marches on Rome, deposes Marius
First Triumvirate of Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus established
Caesar officially declares war on Rome proper by marching troops over Rubicon
Ides of March, Caesar is assassinated, the Roman Republic finally falls
Octavian succeeds Caesar and forms the Second Triumvirate
Octavian’s victory at the Battle of Actium over Mark Antony, marking the start of the Roman Empire
Beginning of the Pax Romana—prosperity for Rome
End of the Pax Romana
This outlines the timeline from the early political struggles of the Republic through to the establishment of the Empire and the era of peace known as the Pax Romana.
How was Roman society changed by the spread of Christianity?(1 point)
Responses
Roman society merged their polytheistic beliefs with Christianity.
Roman society merged their polytheistic beliefs with Christianity.
The persecution of Christians increased following the Edict of Milan.
The persecution of Christians increased following the Edict of Milan.
Different languages emerged from the spread of Christianity.
Different languages emerged from the spread of Christianity.
Christianity became the new major religion of the empire.
The most accurate response regarding how Roman society was changed by the spread of Christianity is:
Christianity became the new major religion of the empire.
This reflects the significant transformation in Roman society as Christianity grew from a persecuted sect to the dominant religion of the Roman Empire, especially after the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, which granted religious tolerance and allowed Christians to practice their faith openly.
Which event led to Emperor Nero persecuting the Christians?(1 point)
Responses
the Great Fire of Rome
the Great Fire of Rome
the Edict of Milan
the Edict of Milan
the Council of Nicaea
the Council of Nicaea
the crucifixion of Jesus
The event that led to Emperor Nero persecuting the Christians was:
the Great Fire of Rome.
In 64 AD, after a great fire devastated much of Rome, Nero blamed the Christians to deflect suspicion from himself, which resulted in widespread persecution of Christians in the empire.
What role did Constantine play in the spread of Christianity throughout the empire?(1 point)
Responses
After Constantine lost the Battle of Milvian Bridge, the emperors and their people renewed their faith in pagan gods, limiting the spread of Christianity.
After Constantine lost the Battle of Milvian Bridge, the emperors and their people renewed their faith in pagan gods, limiting the spread of Christianity.
After Constantine declared Christianity legal, Bishop Donatus advised forgiveness of previous church leadership, which inspired the rapid spread of Christianity throughout the empire.
After Constantine declared Christianity legal, Bishop Donatus advised forgiveness of previous church leadership, which inspired the rapid spread of Christianity throughout the empire.
Constantine declared Christianity legal, and it quickly spread throughout the land as Christians were free to worship and were given important leadership positions.
Constantine declared Christianity legal, and it quickly spread throughout the land as Christians were free to worship and were given important leadership positions.
When Constantine declared Christianity legal, other leaders refused to convert, which influenced pagan followers and limited the spread of Christianity.
The correct response regarding the role Constantine played in the spread of Christianity throughout the empire is:
Constantine declared Christianity legal, and it quickly spread throughout the land as Christians were free to worship and were given important leadership positions.
Constantine’s Edict of Milan in 313 AD granted religious tolerance to Christians, allowing them to worship freely and leading to significant growth and influence of Christianity within the Roman Empire.
Which of the following was a political cause of the East-West Schism?(1 point)
Responses
disputes over the role of religious icons
disputes over the role of religious icons
disputes over the language of religious service
disputes over the language of religious service
disputes over the nature of God and the Nicene Creed
disputes over the nature of God and the Nicene Creed
disputes over the leadership of the Christian Church
The correct response regarding a political cause of the East-West Schism (the division between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches) is:
disputes over the leadership of the Christian Church.
This dispute primarily revolved around the authority of the Pope in the West versus the authority of the Patriarch of Constantinople in the East, contributing significantly to the schism that formalized in 1054 AD.
Which statement explains how Justinian’s Code was a turning point in the regulation of the Byzantine Empire?(1 point)
Responses
Justinian’s Code did not have an effect on the Byzantine Empire because the people considered traditional Roman law more important than new Byzantine laws.
Justinian’s Code did not have an effect on the Byzantine Empire because the people considered traditional Roman law more important than new Byzantine laws.
Justinian’s Code codified Roman law and allowed Justinian to have greater control of his empire.
Justinian’s Code codified Roman law and allowed Justinian to have greater control of his empire.
Justinian’s Code complicated the existing legal code of the time period.
Justinian’s Code complicated the existing legal code of the time period.
Justinian’s Code was added to the Byzantine Empire after his reign, when the empire started declining.
Justinian’s Code was added to the Byzantine Empire after his reign, when the empire started declining.
The correct statement that explains how Justinian’s Code was a turning point in the regulation of the Byzantine Empire is:
Justinian’s Code codified Roman law and allowed Justinian to have greater control of his empire.
Justinian's Code (Corpus Juris Civilis) systematically compiled and organized existing Roman laws and legal interpretations, providing a comprehensive legal framework that helped Justinian maintain authority and govern effectively within the Byzantine Empire.
