Christianity and Roman Empire Quiz

Why were Jewish people hoping for a messiah?

• To lead them in battle

• To bring them wealth

• To save them from harsh Roman rule

• To teach them new laws

Who were Zealots?

• Peaceful Jewish traders

• Jewish rebels who fought against the Romans

• Roman allies who fought alongside them during war

• Greek philosophers who disagreed with the Zealots

What religion did Jesus follow/practice?

• Islam

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

What event led to the start of Christianity?

• Jesus' birth

• Jesus was killed and rose from the dead days later. (Resurrection)

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The writing of the Bible

How were apostles important to Christianity’s growth? (Choose ALL that apply.)

• They wrote the Bible

• They spread Jesus' teachings

• They built churches

• They collected taxes

Why was Christianity able to spread throughout Rome so easily? (Choose ALL that apply.)

• Roman roads made it easy for people to travel and receive the teachings.

• The Roman army forced people to become Christian.

• Roman art inspired people to become Christian.

• People found comfort in Christianity and had hope of a good afterlife if they believed.

What led to Christianity being legally banned in the Roman Empire?

• The Romans began to practice Islam and wanted all citizens to do the same.

• The emperor Nero blamed Christians for a fire that burned Rome.

• An earthquake that destroyed a religious temple in Rome was blamed on the Christians

• The fall of the holy city of Jerusalem

Why did Constantine support Christianity?

• He believed that the Christian God helped him win a battle.

• He was born a Christian

• He disliked other religions

• He wanted to be the leader of all Roman churches

What is the difference between clergy and laity?

• Clergy are church leaders; laity are regular church members

• Clergy are wealthy; laity are poor

• Clergy are Roman citizens; laity are not

• Clergy are teachers; laity are students

The Christian Bible is made up of the Old Testament and New Testament. What writings make up the New Testament?

• The writing of Jesus' apostles known as gospels.

• Sacred Islamic writings

• Holy Jewish writings

• Paul's Parables