Roman Mythology and the Early Christian Church

The biggest difference between Judaism and Christianity is that _______________________. 

• Christians believe Jesus is the promised Messiah
• Jews believe Jesus is the promised Messiah
• Christians are still waiting on their Messiah
• Jews only follow the teachings of the New Testament 

Which of the following is a reason for the eventual spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire?

• most Romans spoke a common language
• Romans were extremely tolerant to Christianity 
• Emperor Nero converted to Christianity 
• the wealthy Patricians were very moved by the teachings of Jesus

True or False: The spread of Christianity was almost immediate and widespread. 

• True
• False

Christianity is based on the teachings of __________.

• Adam

• Jesus

• Issac

• Joe

Why did Roman leaders punish Christians?

• Christians believed in one god and so they would not worship the emperor.

• They did like the way the prayed to Jesus.

• They refused to pay taxes

• The rebelled against the emperor.

What religion did the Roman Empire adopt?

• Judaism

• Protestantism

• Christianity

• Islam

Christianity never became the official religion of the Roman Empire.

• True

• False

"one who is sent"; refers both to missionaries in the New Testament period and the 12 companions chosen by Jesus

• Martyr

• Priest

• Apostle

• Presbyter

What was the impact of the Edict of Milan?

• Religious Freedom in the Roman Empire

• Christianity became the official religion of the Empire

• Christianity was outlawed in the Roman Empire

• Gentiles did not need to follow the whole of the Jewish law.

Who was the first Roman Emperor to become Christian?

• Constantine

• Nero

• Herod

• Justinian