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