G7, Unit 1: Christianity in Rome Reading Review

Who were often holding high political positions in Roman society?

• Farmers

• Priests

• Soldiers

• Merchants

From which culture did Romans adopt their gods and figures?

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Celtic

• Persian

Who was the founder of Christianity?

• Paul

• Moses

• Muhammad

• Jesus Christ

What was the reason for the persecution of Christians in Rome?

• Political rivalry

• Refusal to participate in Roman religious activities

• Economic competition

• Cultural differences

Who was blamed for the massive fire in Rome in 64 CE?

• The Jews

• The Christians

• The Pagans

• The Barbarians

What was a common punishment for Christians in Rome?

• Exile

• Execution

• Fines

• Imprisonment

To whom did Christianity mostly appeal in Rome?

• The politicians

• The soldiers

• The poor

• The wealthy

What did Rome’s paganistic religion believe about heaven?

• Heaven was for animals

• Heaven did not exist

• Heaven was only for gods

• Heaven was for everyone

What was a key belief of Christianity that attracted followers?

• Wealth distribution

• Greater Equality

• Agricultural prosperity

• Warrior spirit

Under which emperor were Christians no longer prosecuted?

• Julius Caesar

• Trajan

• Nero

• Augustus