Rome and Christianity

During the first centuries AD, why did Christianity spread?

• Christians openly spread their religion to the Romans.

• Christians built churches and monasteries in Rome.

• Christians moved out of Jerusalem to avoid persecution.

• Chirstians forced Jews and Muslims to accept Christianity.

What is central to Jesus of Nazareth's teachings?

• love and devotion to God and mankind

• reject the teachings of Judaism

• avoid people of other faiths

• respect the roman gods

Christianity grew from what religion?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Confuscianism

The belief that Jesus came back after being crucified on the cross is...

• baptism

• prayer

• resurrection

• disciple

Christianity is a ____________ religion.

• Monotheistic
• Polytheistic

Why did Paul travel across Europe?

• For an adventure
• To spread Christianity
• He was looking for a new place to live
• He was lost

Where was the birthplace of Christianity?

• Christianity was born in Egypt, at the site of the Pyramid Complex of Giza.

• Christianity was founded in modern day Saudi Arabia. Its two holiest cities are Mecca and Medina. Mohammed is its founder.

• Christianity was born in America. It was adapted from Native American religions.

• A territory at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. Romans called it Judea. It was once a part of the ancient Kingdom of Israel.

Why did Christianity attract so many followers?

• It promised that if people accepted Jesus they would become rich.
• It gave people the ultimate gift of wisdom.
• It gave hope to the poor and powerless
• It promised that if people accepted Jesus they would suffer

What did Constantine issue in A.D. 313 that gave religious freedom to all people?

• Edict of Rome
• Edict of Milan
• Edict of Venice
• Edict of Constantinople

The four accounts of Jesus's life are called the

• Parables

• Laws

• Revelation

• Gospels