Rise of Christianity in Rome

Around what year was Jesus of Nazareth born?

• 1812 CE

• 2 BCE

• 27 CE

• 4 CE

What is the belief in multiple gods?

• monotheism

• oligarchy

• Plebian

• polytheism

What is the belief in one god?

• monotheism

• Patrician

• polytheism

• Pax Romana

Jesus often taught in _______, or simple stories that have a moral message.

• synonyms

• antonyms

• parables

• oxymorons

What was Jesus charged with?

• Espionage

• Treason

• Tax Evasion

• Murder

Which emperor would be the first to switch to Christianity?

• Marcus Aurelius

• Nero

• Constantine I

• Tiberius

What was the Edict of Milan?

• Gave full religious freedom to Christians

• Outlawed Christianity

• Gave full religious freedom to Muslims

• Outlawed Jewish practices

Which emperor would make Christianity the official religion of Rome?

• Augustus

• Vladimir Putin

• Antoninus Pius

• Theodosius

What is persecution?

• Mistreatment based on one's religion, sex, race, orientation (Typically ends in death).

• The conviction of a criminal.

• The fighting of two political parties during times of war.

• The end of Rome.

Who would spread the word of Jesus after persecuting Christians for most of his life.

• John "the Baptist"

• Paul (Saul)

• Joseph of Nazareth

• Constantine I