Christianity after Constantine

How did Constantine's view on religion change as he grew older?

• He was less favorable of Christianity, showing interests in other religions
• He began to Persecute Christians as other emperors had done
• His views focused strictly on Christianity, and not religious tolerance

What was the Arian Controversey?

• a disagreement about who was the leader of the church
• a disagreement about what language teh bible should be written in
• a disagreement about whether Jesus and God were equals
• a disagreement about whether christianity should be shared with non-Jews

Which event was help to settle the Arian Controversey and determine which scriptures should be included in the Bible?

• The Edict of Milan
• The Council of Nicaea
• The Battle of Milvian Bridge
• The Roman Senate

Which best explains why the Arian Controversey continued to cause fighting among Christians after Constantine's death? 

• Constantine had supported the beliefs of the Arians
• The church refused to follow Constantine's edicts
• Constantine's successors were supporters of the Arians
• Theodosius became Pope and supported the Arians

What version of Christianity dominated the Empire by 395 CE?

• Arian Christianity
• Roman Catholicism
• Nicene Christianity
• Coptic Christianity

Which Emperor is responsible for establishing the orthodox beliefs of Nicene Christianity as the official religion of the Empire?

• Constantine the great
• Constantus the Arian
• Theodosius the Great
• Diocletian the Reformer

What was Theodosius' occupation before he became Emperor?

• He was a politician
• He was a general
• He was a farmer
• He was a priest

How did Theodosius treat other religions (besides Nicene Christianity)?

• He tolerated them as long as they paid taxes
• He outlawed them and closed their temples
• He supported all religions and prayed in any templ

What was the key belief of Nicene, or Orthodox, Christianity?

• God and Jesus were equal and one and the same
• God was Greater than Jesus who he had created
• Jesus was greater than God, b
• Mary was the Mother of Jesus and God was the Father

What was Theodosius' view on the Council of Nicaea?

• He disagreed with the results of the Coucil
• He supported the Views of the Council
• He changed the rules set forth by the Council
• he supported some of the Council's decisions but not others