2 The Origins and Spread of Christianity

Christianity is based on the life and teachings of_________.

• Jesus

• Constantine

• Paul

• Julius Caesar

Answer explanation

Christianity is based on the life and teachings of Jesus, who is considered the central figure of the religion. The other options, such as Constantine, Paul, and Julius Caesar, played different roles in history but are not the foundation of Christianity.

The Romans killed Jesus but many believe he was resurrected. People who believe this are called...

• Christians

• Jews

• Messiah

• Romans

Answer explanation

People who believe in the resurrection of Jesus are called Christians. This belief is central to Christianity, distinguishing it from other religions such as Judaism, which does not accept Jesus as the Messiah.

The Romans killed Jesus by...

• Crucifixion

• Burning

• Beheading

• Poison

Answer explanation

The Romans killed Jesus by crucifixion, a common method of execution for criminals at that time. This method involved nailing or tying the victim to a large wooden cross until death.

Roman leaders tried to stop Christianity from spreading.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Roman leaders viewed Christianity as a threat to their authority and traditional beliefs, leading them to persecute Christians and attempt to suppress the religion's spread. Therefore, the statement is true.

The Christians were persecuted. This means...

• They were punished for their beliefs

• They were given special treatment

• They were forced to leave the Roman Empire

• They were allowed to become leaders in Rome

Answer explanation

The term 'persecuted' indicates that Christians faced punishment and suffering due to their beliefs, making 'They were punished for their beliefs' the correct choice. The other options suggest favorable treatment, which contradicts the meaning.

The Roman Emperor Constantine passed a law called the Edict of Milan in 313 CE. This law...

• gave Christians the freedom to practice their religion openly

• made it illegal to be a Christian

• forced Christians to worship Roman gods

• led to Jesus being crucified

Answer explanation

The Edict of Milan granted Christians the freedom to practice their religion openly, ending years of persecution and allowing them to worship without fear.

Constantine's soldiers went into battle with the first two letters of the word ___________ on their shields.

• Christ

• Judea

• Caesar

• Jerusalem

Answer explanation

Constantine's soldiers displayed the first two letters 'CH' from the word 'Christ' on their shields, symbolizing their faith and divine support in battle, which was a significant aspect of his reign.

The birthplace of Christianity was a remote territory at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea called ____________.

• Judea

• Carthage

• Rome

• Spain

Answer explanation

The birthplace of Christianity is Judea, a region in the eastern Mediterranean where Jesus was born and began his ministry. Carthage, Rome, and Spain are significant in history but not the origin of Christianity.

Judea was once part of the ancient Hebrew kingdom of _________.

• Israel

• Greece

• Persia

• Carthage

Answer explanation

Judea was part of the ancient Hebrew kingdom of Israel, which existed before the division into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. The other options, Greece, Persia, and Carthage, were not Hebrew kingdoms.

The Jews of Judea were devoted to their homeland and to their belief in...

• a single God

• Greek gods

• Egyptian gods

• Roman gods

Answer explanation

The Jews of Judea were monotheistic, believing in a single God, which is a core aspect of their faith. This distinguishes them from the polytheistic beliefs in Greek, Egyptian, and Roman gods.