Rise of Christianity Quiz

Using you Spread of Christianity map:

Which of the following locations took the longest for Christianity to spread?

• Gaul

• Britain

• Greece

• Spain

Use your Spread of Christianity Map:

What do the cities where Christianity first became popular have in common?

• All were in the country of Europe.

• All were located in the modern day country of Italy, which is home of the Catholic Church.

• All were located along a major body of water.

• All were in areas that were once controlled by the Greek civilization.

Using you Spread of Christianity map:

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the spread of Christianity.

• All of North Africa was Christian by the year 476 CE.

• The amount of people who converted to Christianity severely declined from 325-476 CE.

• All of Europe was Christian by the year 476 CE.

• The amount of people who converted to Christianity increased from 325-476 CE.

Our story of Christianity begins in Palestine. Where was the area of Palestine located during the rule of the Roman Empire?

• Located around the Black Sea where modern-day Turkey is located

• Built on the remnants of the Persian Empire.

• Located around the Eastern Mediterranean Sea where modern-day Israel is located.

• Located along the Aegean Sea where the former city-state of Athens was located

The area of Palestine was controlled by __________ during the age of Jesus of Nazareth.

How was the area of Palestine a "powder keg" during the time of Jesus of Nazareth. Use information from questions 5, 6 & 7 to complete this answer. Make sure to identify what the term "powder keg" also means in this statement.

Who were the small group of people who helped spread the message of Jesus of Nazareth?

• Zealots

• Apostles

• Essenes

• Jews

Jesus of Nazareth was speaking against the idea of polytheism and the Roman governor of Judea ___________ had him arrested and _________.

Using your notes and video: Who is the most important convert in the story of Christianity?

• Roman Emperor Constantine

• The Apostle Paul

• Roman governor Pontius Pilate

• Frankish King Charlemagne

What was the response by the Romans to the religion of Christianity? (Make sure to provide specific information here)