Early Christian Churches Quiz

Who was the first Christian martyr according to the text?

• Constantine

• A Roman ruler

• Stephen

• A Christian leader

Why were Christians persecuted by Roman rulers?

• For their wealth

• For their religious beliefs

• For political reasons

• For refusing to pay taxes

What happened in A.D. 64 that affected Christians in Rome?

• Christians were granted freedom of religion.

• The emperor Nero blamed Christians for a great fire in Rome.

• Christians were made senators of Rome.

• A new temple was built for Christian worship.

What was the consequence for Christians in Rome after being blamed for the great fire by Emperor Nero?

• They were given a formal apology by the emperor.

• They were rewarded with Roman citizenship.

• They were put to death in large numbers.

• They were exiled from Rome.

What became punishable by death in Rome after the great fire?

• Speaking against the emperor

• Being a Christian

• Starting a fire

• Theft

What were the underground chambers where Christians buried their dead called?

• Catacombs

• Basilicas

• Mausoleums

• Crypts

In which year did Christian persecution reach its highest point before an amazing change began?

• A.D. 312

• A.D. 305

• A.D. 320

• A.D. 300

What day did Constantine declare as the Christian day of rest?

• Monday

• Wednesday

• Sunday

• Saturday

What did Constantine do to visibly express his support for Christianity?

• He wrote a book about Christianity.

• He placed Christian symbols on coins.

• He organized Christian gatherings.

• He composed Christian hymns.

What changes did Constantine make after he became emperor?

• He built schools in Roman lands.

• He built churches in Roman lands.

• He established new trade routes.

• He created a new language.