Christianity in Rome Review

Christianity is a _________________ religion.

• polytheistic

• monotheistic

Christianity grew out of this other religion. They have similarities and differences between each other.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Judaism (Jewish)

• Islam

Jews and Christians were persecuted by the Romans for their beliefs. Persecuted also could mean...

• harassed

• oppressed

• punished

• all of the above

A group of Jews who wanted to ifght the Romans to win their freedom

• Zealots

• Romans

• Emperors

The dispersion of Jews to areas outside of their homeland was called the Jewish ____________.

• Pax Romana

• diaspora

• aqueduct

• Zealots

True or False: The Romans viewed Jesus of Nazareth a threat to their power.

• True

• False

Why did Christianity spread throughout the empire? Check ALL that apply.

• Jewish people were persecuted by the Greeks.

• Christianity offered hope and security

• the Roman Roads network made travel easy

Which Roman emperor made one last attempt to destroy Christianity, but failed in the early 300s?

• Constantine

• Nero

• Diocletian

• Julius Caesar

Which Roman emperor saw a flaming cross in the sky the night before a battle which led to religious freedom for all?

• Constantine

• Thebes

• Diocletian

• Nero

The Edict of Milan gave religious freedom to....

• only Christianity

• all religions

• only Judaism