Early Christianity Quiz

What do early Christians believe about Jesus in relation to the Jewish messiah?

• They believe Jesus was a prophet.

• They believe Jesus was a regular man.

• They believe Jesus was the messiah.

• They believe Jesus was unrelated to Jewish prophecies.

What event is celebrated by Christians each December to honor Jesus's birth?

• Easter

• Passover

• Christmas

• Pentecost

What was the form of punishment that Jesus faced as per the Roman governance?

• Exile

• Crucifixion

• Imprisonment

• Flogging

According to the text, what significant event do Christians believe Jesus accomplished by his death?

• He established the church.

• He became a celebrated leader.

• He took on the sins of mankind.

• He wrote important religious texts.

What did Jesus's followers find when they returned to his tomb after three days?

• The tomb was still sealed.

• Jesus was there waiting for them.

• The tomb was empty.

• Roman soldiers guarding the tomb.

Who were the first four books of the New Testament attributed to?

What creed did the Roman Emperor Constantine help establish that affirmed the belief in the Holy Trinity?

During which centuries did the Great Schism, which split the church into the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Western Church, occur?

What was the primary practice criticized by Martin Luther that led to the Reformation?

What concept did John Calvin strongly believe in that influenced the Reformation?