Early Christian Church

Why did the bishops of Rome, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem hold special powers in church affairs?

• because the churches in those cities believed that they had been founded by four of the original apostles.

• because they were the wealthiest cities at the time.

• because the men who held those bishoprics at the time had the most dominant personalities.

• because Jesus had performed miracles in those cities during his lifetime.

Why are popes considered to be successors of Peter?

• Peter was the best-liked of all the apostles, and popes are traditionally chosen by popular vote.

• The word "pope" comes from the Latin papa, which means "Peter."

• Peter was the first Bishop of Rome, and all popes are also Bishops of Rome.

• According to church tradition, Jesus gave Peter the keys to the kingdom of heaven, and the pope is "key" to church government.

The chief instrument that Gregory the Great used to convert non-Christian Germanic people was _____________. A.political power

• political power

• the pipe organ

• military might

• the monastic movement

Why were some of the earliest monks—those who went to live as hermits—unable to live solitary lives?

• because it was too dangerous to live alone in the wilderness

• because their feats of holiness attracted followers

• because it was often too difficult to live without the comforts of civilization

• because Christianity is a communal religion that should be practiced with others

The ______________rule was written by the founder of one monastic order and was crucial to the growth of monasticism in the western world.

• Benedictine

• Gregorian

• Dominican

• Franciscan

The center of monastic life was ___________, or the "work of God."

• manual labor

• service

• prayer

• teaching

In what ways were monks and nuns the social workers of their communities?

• Monasteries were centers of learning.

• They took vows of poverty.

• They provided schools, hospitals, and centers of hospitality for travelers.

• They were very kind people.

The abbot is the __________ of a Benedictine monastery.

• brother

• father

• mother

• sister

Which of the following statements about missionaries in the early Christian church is true?

• The primary role of the missionary was to convert non-Christians.

• The primary role of the missionary was to ensure that Christians stay faithful to the church.

• Most missionaries in this period avoided working in Germany.

• Very few women took part in missionary work.

What is a scriptorium?

• a holy book

• a classical Latin text

• a writing room

• a writing implement