Christianity

Christianity is based on...

• the teachings of Socrates of Greece

• the teachings of Jesus of Palestine

• the beliefs of the Hindus in India

• Roman mythology

According to Jesus' teachings, individuals should...

• revolt against the Romans

• adore multiple deities

• show love towards their adversaries

• strive for liberation from the Romans

According to the teachings of Jesus, those who have faith in him will...

• acquire immense riches

• gain eternal life after death

• become influential monarchs

• always experience happiness and good health

The missionary Paul...

• stopped believing in Christianity

• turned people against Christianity

• spread Christianity to Jews and Gentiles

• preached only in Jerusalem

Why did Christianity appeal to the poor and slaves during difficult times?

• It promised them wealth and power

• It taught them how to deceive others

• It offered them hope and comfort

• It instructed them on how to be obedient citizens

What was the result of the differences among Christians in the Eastern and Western empires?

• The Christian church was divided

• Christianity was abolished

• Christians engaged in a war

• There were two Popes

The teachings of Jesus led to a new religion called...

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

In time, Christianity...

• spread throughout the Roman Empire

• disappeared in the Roman Empire

• was practiced only by the rich

• was practiced only by slaves

What was the primary reason for the Romans to persecute Christians?

• They were rapidly increasing in number

• They were unable to halt the spread of Christianity

• They rejected the concept of emperor worship

• They encouraged others to defy Roman laws

How did the Christians become martyrs?

• They obeyed the Roman laws but practiced their own religion

• They were put to death because of their beliefs

• They attacked the fact that Romans worshipped too many gods

• They converted many Romans to their point of view