Quiz on Early Christianity

Jesus Christ was born during the decaying years of the Roman Empire.

• False

• True

The Roman persecution of the Christians caused a remarkable decline in Christian growth.

• False

• True

The spread of Christianity beyond the Jewish area was aided by the conversion of Paul.

• False

• True

The gladiator fights were staged by Roman emperors to win public favor and to keep the unemployed masses of Rome out of mischief.

• True

• False

Augustus laws punishing immorality and limiting extravagant living failed to produce moral reform in Rome.

• True

• False

According to historical documentation, Romulus and Remus found the city of Rome.

• True

• False

The Roman Republic consisted of three branches of government; the consuls, the Senate, and the assemblies.

• True

• False

Titus led the Roman legions into Jerusalem in AD 70.

• True

• False

What was the North African city that rivaled Rome for Mediterranean trade?

• Catholic

• California

• Carthage

Which emperor legalized Christianity?

• Ceasar

• Augustus

• Constantine

• Hannibal