Early Christianity and Roman Empire

Christianity began as a Jewish group in which regions of the Roman Empire?

• Egypt and Greece

• Judea and Galilee

• Rome and Carthage

• Asia Minor and Syria

Who were the first people to spread the teachings of Jesus?

• Roman Emperors

• Jewish priests

• Apostles

• Greek philosophers

Who did Emperor Nero blame for the Great Fire of Rome?

• Jewish rebels

• Roman citizens

• Christians

• Barbarian invaders

What significant event happened in 70 CE under Emperor Vespasian?

• The Battle of Milvian Bridge

• The Edict of Milan

• The destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem

• The Council of Nicaea

How did the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem affect early Christianity?

• It made Jerusalem the sole center of Christianity.

• It caused Christians to stop spreading their faith.

• It led to Christians being dispersed throughout the Roman Empire.

• It resulted in Christians adopting Roman gods.

Why did the Roman Empire often feel uncomfortable with Christians?

• Christians refused to pay taxes.

• Christians were known for violent uprisings.

• Christians refused to worship Roman gods and emperors.

• Christians tried to convert Roman soldiers.

Which Roman Emperor was known for carrying out the most extreme state-sponsored purges of Christians?

• Nero

• Vespasian

• Constantine

• Diocletian

What decree officially legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire?

• The Nicene Creed

• The Edict of Milan

• The Law of the Twelve Tables

• The Theodosian Code

What was the main purpose of the Council of Nicaea, convened by Constantine?

• To declare war on Persia

• To establish a unified Christian belief system

• To choose a new Roman Emperor

• To ban all other religions

Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?

• Nero

• Constantine

• Diocletian

• Theodosius