And will get branlist Why is Constantine important to Christianity? (1 point)

a
He ended gladiatorial contests where many Christians were killed.

b
He granted freedom of religion in the Roman Empire.

c
He introduced Christianity to the Roman Empire.

d
He tried to return the Roman Empire to pagan beliefs.

Question 19 (1 point)
(05.05 MC)
What feature of Italy helped to support Rome's growing population? (1 point)

a
The Apennine Mountains protected Rome from invaders.

b
The Mediterranean Sea was too rough for invading ships to sail on.

c
The broad, fertile plains of the north and west provided food supplies.

d
The rocky, mountainous valleys limited farming and promoted trade.

Question 20 (1 point)
(05.05 MC)
Which feature allowed the city of Rome to be defended? (1 point)

a
its location on seven hills

b
its location in a valley

c
its location on the southern tip of Italy

d
its location on the Po River

Question 21 (1 point)
(05.05 MC)
Which of the following contributed to the fall of the Western Roman Empire? (1 point)

a
invasions by Barbarian tribes

b
religious differences between Roman leaders

c
the unpopular reign of Hadrian as emperor

d
the disbandment of the Roman army

Question 22 (1 point)
(05.05 MC)
Each of the following contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire except (1 point)

a
attacks by neighboring tribes

b
tolerance of Christianity

c
economic weakness

d
turmoil in politics

Question 23 (1 point)
(05.05 MC)
Which of the following accurately describes Antoninus Pius as emperor in ancient Rome? (1 point)

a
He was an unpopular leader who often engaged in wars.

b
He was a popular leader who kept the peace.

c
He was leader with many new, groundbreaking ideas.

d
He was a leader who encouraged a return to paganism.

Question 24 (1 point)
(05.06 MC)
Read the following quote, which is said to be from Julius Caesar's father-in-law:

Let justice be done though the heavens fall!

What is the meaning of this quote? (1 point)

a
Punishment can cause the world to end.

b
Law is more important than anything else.

c
The gods alone should decide who are guilty of crimes.

d
People are not able to judge what is important.

Question 25 (1 point)
(05.06 MC)
Read this quote from the Roman poet Horace:

Greece has conquered her rude conqueror (circa 20 BCE).

What does Horace mean by this statement? (1 point)

a
Greek generals had won victories against Rome.

b
Greek diseases had killed Roman people.

c
Greek culture had transformed Rome.

d
Greek money had bought Roman lands.

Question 26 (1 point)
(05.06 LC)
Who made Christianity the official religion of Rome? (1 point)

a
Antoninus Pius

b
Augustus

c
Constantine

d
Emperor Theodosius

Question 27 (1 point)
(05.06 MC)
Which of the following did the rise of Christianity in Rome help promote? (1 point)

a
polytheism

b
religious tolerance

c
separation of Church and state

d
persecution of pagans