The Origins and Spread of Christianity

Christianity is based on the life and teachings of_________.

• Jesus

• Constantine

• Paul

• Herod

The Romans killed Jesus but many believe he came back to life. People who believe this were called...

• Polytheists

• Jews

• Messiah

• Christians

Roman leaders tried to stop Christianity from spreading.

• True

• False

The Christians were persecuted. This means...

• They were not allowed to become Roman citizens.

• They were punished for their beliefs.

• They were forced to leave the Roman Empire.

• They were not allowed to become leaders in Rome.

The Jews of Judea were devoted to their homeland and to their belief in...

• more than one God

• Greek gods

• a single god

• Roman gods

Before becoming a Christian, Paul opposed Christianity and helped to persecute Christians.

• true

• false

Paul traveled around the Greek speaking world and helped to start...

• rebellions against Rome

• new Christian churches

• new synagogues for Jews

• new schools for Roman children

What happened as a result of Christians facing death with bravery?

• Christianity stopped spreading.

• Christianity gained many new followers.

• Most people abandoned Christianity.

• The Roman military hired them to help in battles.

How did Emperor Constantine affect the spread of Christianity?

• He banned Christianity from Judea.

• He ordered Christians to be killed by wild animals.

• He made Christianity legal.

• He made Christianity the official religion of Rome.

Which word means worshipping more than one god?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Judaism

• None of these!