Growth of Christianity

Jewish people in Judea believed in ________

• one God

• many gods

• many gods and goddesses

• no gods

Who ordered Jesus to be put to death?

• Jewish people of Judea

• Theodosius the Great

• Roman leaders

• Constantine

Christianity was especially appealing to _________

• rich and powerful

• poor and powerless

• Roman officials

• gods and goddesses

Who was Rome's very first Christian emperor?

• Jesus

• Theodosius the Great

• Alexander the Great

• Constantine

In which places did Christian communities start during Roman rule? Click all that apply.

• Asia Minor

• along the shores of the Aegean Sea

• China

• major cities in the empire

Who preached about God in Judea and Galilee?

• Julius Caesar

• Jesus

• Roman leaders

• Constantine

Why were the Roman leaders angry with Jesus?

• They thought that he might lead a revolt against Rome.

• He was abusing innocent people.

• He refused to worship Zeus.

During Roman rule, why wouldn't the Jewish people worship the Roman gods and goddesses?

• They didn't like the Roman gods and goddesses.

• They did not have time to worship others.

• It was against their religion to worship other gods.

What happened to Christianity under the rule of Theodosius the Great?

• It became Rome's official religion.

• It was almost wiped out.

• Christians started worshipping the Roman gods and goddesses

What did Jesus tell people about the poor and helpless?

• Their karma is bad.

• They should be shown sympathy and mercy.

• God is punishing them.