Roman Treatment of Early Christians

What was one reason early Christians were persecuted by the Romans?

• They refused to worship Roman gods

• They wore different clothes

• They spoke a different language

• They lived outside Rome

Which Roman emperor is famous for blaming Christians for the Great Fire of Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Nero

• Augustus

• Constantine

What did many early Christians do to avoid persecution?

• Hide and keep secret

• Move to Egypt

• Become Roman soldiers

• Change their names

Which law made it illegal to be a Christian in the Roman Empire?

• The Edict of Milan

• Laws against secret meetings

• The Twelve Tables

• The Edict of Caracalla

What was the main punishment for Christians who refused to worship Roman gods?

• They were given gold coins

• They were sent to the arena

• They were made emperors

• They were given new homes

Who was the first Roman emperor to become a Christian?

• Nero

• Augustus

• Constantine

• Trajan

What was the Edict of Milan?

• A law that banned Christianity

• A law that allowed Christians to worship freely

• A law about building roads

• A law about Roman coins

How did the Edict of Milan change life for Christians in Rome?

• They had to leave Rome

• They could build churches and worship openly

• They had to pay more taxes

• They were not allowed to read

After Christianity was accepted in Rome, what happened to the religion?

• It disappeared

• It spread even more across the empire

• It was only for the poor

• It was only allowed in secret