Church, Byzantine Empire, Islam

What is one reason that Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?

• The network of Roman roads made travel easier

• Christians went to bishops instead of Roman magistrates to solve problems

• Nero set fire to Rome

• It was easy to believe

Why was Christianity illegal in the Roman Empire?

• Greek and Roman philosophers made people open to new ideas

• Christians refused to worship and sacrifice to pagan gods

• It was difficult to follow

• You had to have money to be a Christian and many Romans were poor

Why did the first Christian persecution happen?

• Decius forced people to sacrifice to Roman gods and Christians refused

• Nero blamed the Roman fire on the Christians

• Diocletian wanted to return Rome to its glory days

• Animals were hungry

Why was the Great Persecution called "great?"

• It lasted a long time

• Thousands of Christians were killed

• It happened throughout the empire

• It was directed to be done from the emperor

Who was the last emperor to rule both the east and west Roman Empire?

• Julius Caesar

• Nero

• Theodosius

• Justinian

What did the signing of the Edict of Milan do?

• Made Christianity legal

• Made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire

• Allow Christians to move to the city of Milan

• Bring down the western Roman Empire

Who was the first Christian Emperor?

• Nero

• Constantine

• Theodosius

• Augustus

What did Constantine change the name of the eastern Roman Empire's capital to?

• Neropolis

• Theodosius City

• Constantinople

• Augustaria

Who is the founder of Islam?

• Abu Bakr

• Ali ibn Abi Talib

• Muhammad

• Rashida Talib

What was the impact of Islam on the Byzantine Empire?

• Made it smaller by conquering its territory

• Weakened it because they had to constantly defend themselves against the Muslims

• Made the people pray more often

• Made the people slaves