History of World Missions Quiz

Missions originates in the heart of God

• True

• False

Pentecost was amazing because

• people spoke in tongues

• God empowered the 120 as witnesses

• the demon possessed girl was set free

• Nicea was able to defeat the Arian heresy

The Ethiopian Eunuch's conversion was proof that the Gospel was for the marginalized

• True

• False

The Council of Nicea:

• Was in 325 AD

• Defeated the Arian heresy

• Decided to make Rome the seat of the papacy

• Had 318 bishops from every Roman province, including Persia and Asia

• Signaled remarkable growth of the early church

What role did lay missionaries play in early Christian missions?

• They were primarily merchants, soldiers, and everyday Christians who shared their faith.

• They had to be officially ordained before spreading the Gospel.

• Only trained theologians could be missionaries.

• Lay missionaries were discouraged from evangelizing.

Paul’s missionary strategy involved:

• Adapting his message and methods to fit the context

• A mobile missionary band

• Planting churches in strategic urban centers

• Encouraging converts to adopt Jewish customs

After __________ won a victory in 312 at the Battle of Milvian Bridge, he issued the Edict of Toleration in 313.

• Justin Martyr

• Constantine

• Diocletian

• Pantaenus

What were the suspicions and accusations against early Christians?

• Atheism

• Cannibalism

• Immorality

• Treason

Which early Christian figure is known for his missionary journeys across the Roman Empire?

• Paul the Apostle

• Peter the Apostle

• James the Just

• John the Baptist

What was the primary language used by early Christian missionaries in the Roman Empire?

• Latin

• Greek

• Hebrew

• Aramaic