History of Christianity Quiz

Who changed his name to Paul and spent the rest of his life spreading the new religion?

• Peter

• Mark

• John

• Saul

What is the Greek term for messengers, used to refer to Paul, Peter, and the rest of the 12?

• Bishops

• Christians

• Apostles

• Disciples

Which book about Jesus' life is believed to be the first one written?

• Luke

• Mark

• Matthew

• John

Who became the very first Bishop of Rome?

• Saul

• John

• Paul

• Peter

What was the statement of beliefs drawn up by the bishops at the first ecumenical council?

• Apostles' Creed

• Athanasian Creed

• Chalcedonian Creed

• Nicene Creed

Who initiated the Protestant Reformation by nailing the 95 theses to a church door?

• Thomas Cranmer

• William Tyndale

• Martin Luther

• John Wycliffe

Which English monarch made himself head of the Church of England after the Pope refused to annul his marriage?

• James I

• Henry VIII

• Elizabeth I

• Mary I

Which council brought significant changes to the Roman Catholic Church, including allowing services in the language of the people?

• Second Vatican Council

• Council of Trent

• First Vatican Council

• Council of Chalcedon

Which group of Christians believe in distinct beliefs and are known as Latter-day Saints of Jesus Christ?

• Jehovah's Witnesses

• Mormons

• Methodists

• Quakers

Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?

• Julian the Apostate

• Constantine the Great

• Nero

• Diocletian