Christianity in Rome

Christianity is a _________________ religion.

• polytheistic

• monotheistic

Christianity grew out of this other religion. They have similarities and differences between each other.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Judaism (Jewish)

• Islam

Christians were persecuted by the Romans for their beliefs. Persecuted also could mean...

• harassed

• oppressed

• punished

• all of the above

A group of Jews who wanted to ifght the Romans to win their freedom

• Zealots

• Romans

• Emperors

True or False: The Romans viewed Jesus a threat to their power.

• True

• False

Why did Christianity spread throughout the empire? Check ALL that apply.

• Jewish people were persecuted by the Greeks.

• Christianity offered hope and security

• the Roman Roads network made travel easy

Which Roman emperor led and fought for to religious freedom for all?

• Constantine

• Thebes

• Diocletian

• Nero

The Edict of Milan gave religious freedom to....

• only Christianity

• all religions

• only Judaism

Which of the following did Constantine do? Check ALL that apply.

• Converted to Christianity

• Built churches

• Let Christians serve in the army

• Allowed Christians to stop paying taxes

Augustine's works established the idea that the Christian church could offer ______________ and peace.

• persecution

• taxes

• jobs

• security