Rise of Christianity in Rome Flashcard

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What role did trade routes and communication networks play in the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire?

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Trade routes and communication networks facilitated the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire.

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Why did the Roman authorities persecute Christians during the early years of the faith?

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Threat to traditional Roman religion and social order

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What were some of the challenges faced by early Christian leaders in spreading and establishing the faith in Roman society?

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Persecution, opposition from traditional Roman religion, and lack of understanding of the new faith

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What part of the bible tells us what we know about Jesus today? Options: New Testament, Psalms, Old Testament, Proverbs

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New Testament

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How did Jesus' teachings differ from what the Romans believed?

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The Romans were polytheistic, but Jesus preached that there is only one God.

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Where did Christianity originate?

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The province of Palestine

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What did Jesus call his followers?

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disciples

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Christianity was legalized in the Roman Empire by which Roman Emperor?

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Constantine