Christianity in the Roman Empire

What are the historical circumstances of the beginning of Christianity? (3 sentences)

Monotheism is...

• Belief in one god

• Belief in nature gods

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in animal spirits

Jesus taught about...

• Nirvana

• Love and compassion

• Enlightenment

• War

Christianity is a ____________ religion.

Answer explanation

How many gods?

Jesus was born in...

• Persia

• Israel

• Hispania

• Gaul

Why was Jesus crucified by the Romans?

• Too popular and powerful among Jewish elite

• Too popular and powerful among wealthy classes

• Too popular and powerful among lower classes

• Too popular and powerful among Roman soldiers

What happened to early Christians?

• They gained power immediately.

• They were popular in Rome.

• They were tortured and murdered.

• They all moved to Egypt.

How did Christianity first spread throughout the Roman Empire?

• The Roman roads and the apostles

• The Roman government

• The Roman legal system

Who was the first emperor to convert to Christianity?

• Theodosius

• Julius Caesar

• Maxentius

• Constantine

What is religious toleration?

• Teaching about other religions

• Not accepting those of other religions

• Accepting those of other religions