World History - Ch. 8 L1 Reading Essentials Pt. 2

What was the Roman Empire's initial stance on the religions of other peoples?

• The Romans adopted other religions into their own practices.

• The Romans tolerated other religions unless they threatened public order or public morals.

• The Romans immediately persecuted all foreign religions.

• The Romans were indifferent to the religions of other peoples.

Why did the Romans begin to persecute Christians?

• Because Christians refused to worship the Roman gods and emperors.

• Because Christians were a majority and posed a threat to the Roman state.

• Because Christians did not pay taxes to the Roman state.

• Because Christians tried to overthrow the Roman government.

Under which emperor did the Roman government begin persecuting Christians, and what event was blamed on them?

• Emperor Augustus; the Great Fire of Rome

• Emperor Nero; the Great Fire of Rome

• Emperor Constantine; the destruction of the Colosseum

• Emperor Tiberius; a rebellion in Judea

What role did the bishops play in the changing Christian church structure?

• They began to take more control over church communities.

• They separated from the church to form their own religious sects.

• They relinquished control to the Roman state.

• They were responsible for military conversions.

What was one way in which Christianity was different from other mystery religions of the time?

• Christianity required painful and expensive initiation rites.

• Christianity was based on a savior-god who was not a human figure.

• Christianity did not require expensive initiation rites or painful rituals.

• Christianity was exclusive to the wealthy and powerful.

Which group of people was Christianity especially popular with?

• The Roman emperors and the elite class.

• The wealthy merchants and landowners.

• The poor and powerless, including rich, poor, aristocrats, slaves, men, and women.

• Only the educated and philosophical thinkers.

What was revolutionary about Christianity at the time of the Roman Empire?

• It promoted the worship of multiple gods.

• It stressed a sense of spiritual equality for all people.

• It was the first religion to be adopted by a state.

• It required followers to participate in political governance.

Who became the first Christian emperor and supposedly began his support for Christianity in A.D. 312?

• Diocletian

• Theodosius

• Constantine

• Nero

What was the significance of the Edict of Milan issued by Constantine?

• It declared war on non-Christians

• It ordered the construction of Christian churches

• It proclaimed official tolerance of Christianity

• It made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire

Under whose rule did the Romans adopt Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire?

• Diocletian

• Constantine

• Nero

• Theodosius