11.2 & 12.2

Front

What did the group of 12 Apostles (or Disciples) do after the death of Jesus?

Back

Spread the teachings of Jesus

Front

Early Christians were persecuted in the Roman Empire. Which of the following was not a reason why the Christians were disliked by the Romans? Options: Romans felt Christians were disloyal, Christians stopped worshiping the Roman gods and goddesses, Christians worshiped too many different gods and goddesses, none of the choices are correct

Back

Christians worshiped too many different gods and goddesses

Front

A person who suffered death for their religious beliefs was a martyr. True or False

Back

True

Front

New buildings of worship were created for Christians when Christianity became the main religion. These buildings are referred to as a ____________.

Back

Basilica

Front

Constantine ended the persecution of Christians. As he prepared for battle, he saw an image that he thought was a sign that he would win. What did he see?

Back

A burning cross in the sky

Front

Former city called Byzantium that was named after a Roman emperor and became the capital city of the Byzantine Empire.

Back

Constantinople

Front

Who grew up poor, became an actress, married Justinian, and became the Empress of the Byzantine Empire?

Back

Theodora

Front

The church that was restored by Justinian, shows Byzantine architectural style, and is a museum today is the Hagia Sophia.

Back

True

Front

What effect did the Ottoman Turks/Empire have on the Byzantine Empire?

Back

They captured Constantinople and made a Muslim Empire that lasted until World War 1

Front

What sea is north of Constantinople? Options: Baltic Sea, Arabian Sea, Black Sea, Coral Sea

Back

Black Sea