Rome and Christianity 2

Who was Paul of Tarsus?

• A Roman soldier

• A spreader of Christianity

• A Christian martyr

• A Roman emperor

What event changed Paul's life and led him to spread Christianity?

• He read the Christian Bible

• He saw a great light and heard the voice of Jesus

• He met the emperor Constantine

• He was elected as a bishop

What did early Christians believe would save people from their sins?

• Serving in the Roman army

• Worshipping the emperor

• Becoming Christian

• Following the Roman gods

Why were Christians often mistreated by Romans?

• Because they caused natural disasters

• Because they worshipped many gods

• Because they supported the emperor

• Because they refused to serve in the Roman army

What significant event happened in a.d. 312 involving Constantine?

• He had a dream that led him to support Christianity

• He outlawed Christianity

• He wrote important letters to Christian churches

• He became a Christian martyr

What did Constantine do after winning the battle?

• He outlawed all religions except Christianity

• He ordered the construction of the first church

• He became the bishop of Rome

• He allowed religious groups to practice freely

Who was considered the head of the church in Rome by a.d. 600?

• Constantine

• The pope

• Paul of Tarsus

• The emperor

What was the main difference between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church?

• Their belief in Jesus

• Acceptance of the pope's authority

• The area they were located in

• The language they spoke