Christianity in the Roman Empire

Which two gods/goddesses are Roman dieties?

• Minerva

• Zeus

• Jupiter

• Isis

What was the main difference between the Jewish people and other cultures in the Roman Empire?

• Jews spoke their own language.

• The Jews stayed in their ancient homeland.

• The Jews never allowed themselves to be ruled by an emperor.

• The Jews refused to worship Roman gods.

Who wanted his statue placed in the Jewish Temple?

• Emperor Caligula

• Emperor Titus

• Herod the Great

• Constantine the Great

Which emperor destroyed the Temple of David in A.D. 70?

• Constantine

• Augustus

• Theodosis

• Titus

What effect did the Roman leaders expect from crucifying Jesus?

• Jesus' teachings to disappear

• Judaea becomes Roman

• Many people adopt Christianity

• Rome is the center of Christianity

Who spread the ideas of Christianity after Jesus was killed?

• the Gospels

• the Disciples

• the Apostles

What did Christians believe happened after Jesus was put to death?

• Rome fell

• he was resurrected

• the Roman emperor became a Christian

Why did Romans see early Christians as rebels?

• they didn't vote

• they were big fans of Han Solo

• they tried to persuade Romans to give up Roman gods

What gave Christians the right to worship as they pleased in Rome?

• the Edict of Milan

• the 12 Tables

• the Iliad

What did the Roman emperor Theodosius the Great declare?

• The Trinity is the foundation of Christian belief

• The only lawful religion in Rome is Christianity.

• Only the Roman gods should be worshipped.

• All people in the empire should worship as they please.