Rome and Christianity

The major difference between Judaism and Christianity is that Christians believe —

• Jesus is the son of God

• Christianity is polytheistic

• Jesus is only a prophet

• Jesus and Abraham were both sons of God

What is the fundamental difference between Christianity and the religion of the ancient Roman Empire?

• Christianity's fundamental belief in one God conflicts with the belief in many gods of the ancient Roman Empire.

• Christians do not believe that Jesus was the Messiah while most Romans believed Jesus was the son of God.

• The religious beliefs of the ancient Roman Empire include the belief in life after death which conflicts with the Christian belief in reincarnation.

• The religious beliefs of the Roman Empire stem from Judaism while Christianity was created independently of Judaism.

All of the following contributed to the spread of Christianity EXCEPT —

• the message being delivered by the Apostles

• the inspiration of early martyrs

• the acceptance of Jesus as one of many Roman gods

• the popularity of the Christian doctrine

Which text correctly identifies the teachings of Christianity?

• Quran

• New Testament

• Torah

• Vedas

Which statement best explains why Christianity became popular in the Roman Empire?

• It was very similar to the polytheistic beliefs of the empire.

• It established Jesus as the Son and incarnation of God.

• The belief in one god was popular throughout the empire.

• The Apostles carried the message throughout empire.

Which of these best describes the role of the apostle Paul in spreading Christianity?

• He convinced the Roman emperor to legalize Christianity.

• He became the first Christian emperor of Rome.

• He established the first Christian church in Rome.

• He traveled throughout the Roman Empire converting people to Christianity.

Early Christian leaders who spread their faith were known as –

• apostles.

• sages.

• monks.

• carriers.

Early Christianity had its roots in which ancient religion?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Zoroastrianism

At first, Christian beliefs –

• accepted Roman polytheism.

• conflicted with Roman polytheism.

• were accepted widely in Rome.

• were endorsed by the Roman Emperors.

Christianity spread rapidly throughout the Roman Empire because –

• its message of eternal salvation for all who repent appealed to the common people.

• persecution of Jews only served to increase interest in the new religion.

• many Romans had already converted to Judaism, which had similar beliefs.

• as military commanders converted, they forced their subordinates to convert too.