Christianity in Rome

Why did the teachings of Jesus affect the Jewish hierarchy?

• It was looking to transform into a bigger religion

• Jesus aimed to be a high priest

• It wasn't exclusive for Jews

• It taught monotheism

Why was Jesus accussed of traitor?

• He defied the roman law

• He claimed religion and politics should be separate

• He explained Christianity needed to overcome the empire

• He promoted to disobey the Roman government

Why was this region crucial for the Romans?

• Agricultural valley

• Economic trade center

• Religious shrines

• Favourable trade location

Why was this location important for the Jews?

• Promised land according to the Jewish tradition

• Autonomous region from the control of the Roman government

• Remaining land from the old kingdoms of Israel

• 1 and 3

• None of the options

Based on the class and the book, which one of these elements is not crucial to create a religion?

• Good message

• An official story

• Holy Book

• A political leader

• Apostles

Why did Paul start its expansion on the East side of the empire?

• Common language

• Away from the central Roman authorities

• More gentile or common people

• All of the options

Which Roman emperor you consider was more important for Christianity?

• Theodosius

• Constantine

Why was the Nicene Creed relevant for Christianity?

• Unified Christianity

• Consolidate the dominance of the Eastern Roman Empire

• Defined the basic beliefs of Christianity

• Organized the story of this religion into one book

From the map, which one you think was the most important early Christian Church?

• Alexandria

• Jerusalem

• Antioch

• Corinth

• Constantinople

Which one you think was the most influential change Christianity made for the Roman empire?