Ch 1 Lesson 4 The Early Church Flashcard

Front

The followers of Jesus spread his message throughout the Mediterranean world.

Back

TRUE

Front

Christianity was adopted in C.E. 334 by the African city-state of ____.

Back

Axum

Front

An important difference between early Christianity and the official Roman religion was that ____.

Back

the Roman religion believed in many Gods and viewed the emperor as a God

Front

Did early Christian communities offer their members companionship and help?

Back

TRUE

Front

Some Romans believed Christians were a threat to law and order because

Back

Christians were opposed to many Roman beliefs and practices.

Front

Which Roman emperor carried out the last great persecution of Christians?

Back

Diocletian

Front

The emperor Constantine converted to Christianity because ____.

Back

he had a life-changing dream the night before a battle

Front

One way Constantine supported Christianity was by ____.

Back

giving government aid to Christians

Front

Did Theodosius make Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?

Back

TRUE

Front

The accounts of the life of Jesus are known as ____.

Back

gospels