Chapter 6 - The Rise of Christendom

Letters written by Paul, which became part of the New Testament.

• Evangelist
• Parable
• Epistle
• Missionary

A follower of a person or theology.

• Parable
• Epistle
• Missionary
• Disciple

A preacher of the gospels.

• Evangelist
• Parable
• Epistle
• Edict

Simple stories that teach moral lessons.

• Disciple
• Missionary
• Edict
• Parable

A person who works to teach and spread a religion.

• Parable
• Epistle
• Missionary
• Disciple

True or False? Jesus was charged with blasphemy and crucified.

• True
• False

True or False? Unlike the Roman Empire, Jesus teachings were of a polytheistic religion.

• True
• False

Which of the following were not a reason Christianity continued to grow after Jesus's death?

• Inclusion of all social classes.
• Women could participate equally.
• There was a promise of salvation for all followers.
• People in Rome were tired of worshipping so many gods.

The Christianity religion originated in, and grew in all of the early areas except.

• Northern Africa
• Europe
• Middle East
• South America

People who had died for their faith are called...

• Martyrs
• Criminals
• Monasteries
• Parables