Quiz 8 section 8.1 Flashcards
What was the result of the Roman persecution of Christians?
Christianity continued to strengthen and grow
Which “good emperor” pushed the Roman Empire to its greatest extent?
Trajan
What city was destroyed by a volcanic eruption?
Pompeii
What Roman governor authorized the crucifixion of Christ?
Pontius Pilate
About how many eyewitnesses saw the resurrected Christ?
more than 500
Who was the first Roman emperor to persecute Christians?
Nero
Who divided the empire into two main parts?
Diocletian
Who captured Jerusalem and destroyed the Temple?
Titus
Who was the emperor during Jesus’ crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension?
Tiberius
Who selected his favorite horse to be a Roman senator
Caligula