Christianity in the Roman Empire

What helped the spread of Christianity during the Roman Empire?

• The construction of temples

• The stability of the Roman Empire

• The invention of the printing press

• The ban on travel

What made travel easy for Christians in the Roman Empire?

• The presence of many inns

• The invention of the compass

• Well-constructed roads

• The use of ships

Which languages were commonly spoken in the Roman Empire that facilitated the sharing of Jesus's message?

• Latin and Greek

• Aramaic and Hebrew

• English and French

• Egyptian and Persian

What was one difference between Christianity and Rome's religion?

• Belief in reincarnation

• Honoring the emperor as a God

• Pilgrimage to holy sites

• Fasting during holy months

Why did Romans believe Christians were dangerous?

• Christians paid no taxes.

• Christians were much different in their beliefs compared to Roman beliefs.

• Christians refused to participate in politics.

• Christians spoke a different language.

What were some of the consequences faced by Christians under Roman rule?

• They were given high positions in the government.

• They were often mistreated, arrested, and beaten.

• They were forced to worship the Roman emperor.

• They were made to pay extra taxes.

Define the term Martyr

• Someone who uses their beliefs to become wealthy.

• People who were exiled to distant lands.

• Someone willing to die for their cause.

• People forced to convert to Roman beliefs.

What did Emperor Constantine order his soldiers to do before a battle according to his dream?

• Pray to the Christian God for victory

• Paint a Christian cross on their shields

• Build a church in honor of the Christian God

• Issue a decree for religious freedom

What did Emperor Constantine attribute his victory to after winning the battle?

• The strength of his army

• The strategies used in the battle

• The Christian God

• The support of the people

What was the Edict of Milan

• Persecution of the Christian faith

• Religious Freedom

• The exile of Christians

• Banning Roman and Greek religions