11.2 & 12.2

Jesus had a group of 12 followers called Apostles (or Disciples). What did this group do after the death of Jesus?

• Created the Jewish religion
• Started a Civil War within the Empire
• Spread the teachings of Jesus
• Immigrated to Gaul

Early Christians were persecuted in the Roman Empire. Which of the following was not a reason why the Christians were disliked by the Romans?

• Romans felt Christians were disloyal
• Christians stopped worshiping the Roman gods and goddesses
• Christians worshiped too many different gods and goddesses
• none of the choices are correct

A person who suffered death for their religious beliefs was a martyr. True or False

• True
• False; they were called Basilicas

Why did Christianity spread in the Roman Empire? Choose all that apply.

• It had a message of hope and equal treatment for all people
• appealed to lower class
• Roads allowed apostles to spread Jesus' teachings
• provided a sense of belonging
• none of the choices are correct

New buildings of worship were created for Christians when Christianity became the main religion. These buildings are referred to as a ____________.

• Shrine
• Temple
• Basilica
• Amphitheatre

Constantine ended the persecution of Christians. As he prepared for battle, he saw an image that he thought was a sign that he would win. What did he see?

• A burning cross in the sky
• A Mosque
• A beautiful mosaic of himself
• Jesus

Which of the following does not describe Roman Emperor Justinian?

• He created a law code
• He gave rights to women
• He took power away from the pope
• He restored the Hagia Sophia

Former city called Byzantium that was named after a Roman emperor and became the capital city of the Byzantine Empire.

• Alexandria
• Athens
• Cathage
• Constantinople

Who grew up poor, became an actress, married Justinian, and became the Empress of the Byzantine Empire?

• Cleopatra
• Theodora
• Sophia
• Alexandria Augustulus

The church that was restored by Justinian, shows Byzantine architectural style, and is a museum today is the Hagia Sophia. True or False

• True
• False; it is the Parthenon