Origins and Spread of Christianity Thru the Roman Empire (2022)

Christianity is a ____________ religion.

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

Why did Christianity attract so many followers?

• It promised that if people accepted Jesus they would become rich.

• It gave people the ultimate gift of wisdom.

• It gave hope to the poor and powerless

• It promised that if people accepted Jesus they would suffer

What did Constantine issue in A.D. 313 that gave religious freedom to all people?

• Edict of Rome

• Edict of Milan

• Edict of Venice

• Edict of Constantinople

Where was the birthplace of Christianity?

• Christianity was born in Egypt, right near the ancient pyramids.

• Christianity was founded in modern day Saudi Arabia.  Its two holiest cities are Mecca and Medina.

• Christianity was born in America.  It was adapted from Native American religions.

• A territory at the eatern end of the Mediterranean Sea. Romans called it Judea.  It was once a part of the ancient Kingdom of Israel.

According to the New Testament, what happened to Jesus three days after his crucifixion by the Romans?

• Jesus died and was cremated.  His ashes were spread in a cave. 

• Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to his disciples.  This is know as the Resurrection.

• Jesus was buried in a local cemetery and he received a never-ending line of visitors.

• Jesus was baptized after his death.  Christians believe this is why he is the Savior.

Jesus grew up in what religious culture?

• Buddhist

• Jewish

• Christian

• Hindu

Many Jewish leaders hated Jesus.

• True

• False

A Gentile is someone

• who is Jewish

• who is gentle

• who is not Jewish

• who is a teacher

Which term best describes the treatment of early christians in the Roman Empire?

• Persecution

• Neutral

• Friendly

Which Roman Emperor was the first Emperor to convert to Christianity?

• Diocletian

• Maximus

• Justinian

• Constantine