Christianity in the Roman Empire Quiz

What was one reason Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?

• Common language

• Well-constructed roads

• Promise of a better afterlife

• Comfort during difficult times

• Attractive message

Why did some Romans believe Christians were dangerous?

• Christians refused to worship the emperor

• Christians buried their dead outside Rome

• They thought Christians were a threat to the empire

• Christians did not support warfare

• Christians criticized Roman festivals

What did the Roman emperor Constantine do to support Christianity?

• Built Christian churches

• Gave government aid to Christians

• Attended religious meetings

• Allowed religious groups to practice freely

• Issued the Edict of Milan

How did early Christians organize their church and explain their beliefs?

What did the emperor Theodosius do in A.D. 392?

• Banned Greek and Roman religions

• Made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire

What term describes the organization with different levels of authority in the church?

• Hierarchy

• Clergy

• Laity

• Doctrine

Who were the leaders of the church in early Christianity?

• Laity

• Clergy

• Patriarchs

• Bishops

What term refers to regular church members who were not part of the clergy?

• Clergy

• Laity

• Patriarchs

• Bishops

What term describes the official church teaching?

• Doctrine

• Gospel

• Hierarchy

• Heresy

What term means "good news" and refers to the accounts of Jesus' life?

• Doctrine

• Gospel

• Hierarchy

• Heresy