Early Christianity

Who were two important apostles that spread Jesus' message?

• Simon and Peter
• Peter and Paul
• Paul and Saul
• both A and C

Christianity was founded by a Jew named...

• John the Baptist
• Saul of Tarsus
• Jesus
• Constitine 

The Roman Emperor who legalized Christianity?

• Constantine
• Saul 
• Paul 
• Jesus  

Pax Romana means?  

• Roman war 
• Roman peace 
• Change in the government 
• Removal 

Which of the following was not one of the reasons why Christianity became a world religion.  

• Embraced all people 
• Offered a personal relationship with God 
• Promised eternal life after death 
• Promised happiness on the earth 

The father and head of the Christian Church?    

• Jesus 
• Bishop 
• Constantine 
• Pope 

Why was Paul seen as a troublemaker?

• because he had been a Roman citizen
• because he was traveling on Roman roads
• because he was converting Romans
• because he had been a Jew

The earliest forms of writing outlining Christian beliefs were __________.

• letters, or epistles, written by followers of Jesus.
• the New Testament
• the Old Testament
• the Gospels

Many people were attracted to Christianity because?

• it taught that anyone could achieve salvation.
• it did not require people to obey any special laws. 
• its teachings grew out of Judaism. 
• it allowed people to keep their traditional beliefs along with Christian teachings. 

Which of the following is a factor in the spread of Christianity?

• disdain of the Muslim rulers. 
• widespread use of the Arabic language.  
• system of Roman roads.
• popularity of the Pope.