Christianity and the Fall of Rome: Unit Test

Where in the world did Christianity originate? (2 pts)

• Judea
• The United States
• Rome, Italy
• Constantinople

Who was Jesus of Nazareth? What do Christians believe about him? (3pts)

What was the time of Roman peace that allowed Christianity to spread called? Why was it so important? (3pts)

• Pax Romana; the roads to safe for travel
• The Great Schism; split the church into two beliefs Orthodox and Catholic
• The Great Schism; the Roman empire was split between east and west
• Pax Romana; it allowed barbarians to move freely and attack towns

What was the name of the Apostle that spread Christianity around the Roman empire? (2pt)

• Jesus
• Paul
• Judas
• Ezekiel

What is Christianity’s holy text? (1pt)

• The Origin of Species
• The Ten Commandments
• The Bible
• The Torah

Which of the choices above is Israel?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Using the Map below, determine which areas were most influenced by Christianity in the 300s. (2pt)

• Spain
• Italy
• Asia Minor
• The United States

Christians were persecuted for centuries, which roman emperor made christianity legal and eventually the official religion of the Roman Empire. (1pt)

• Caesar
• Augustus
• Diocletian
• Constantine

Which of the following are Christian holidays (Choose all that apply) (2pts)

• Easter
• Christmas
• Bastille Day
• National Talk Like a Pirate Day
• Hanukah

What kind of Economic troubles was Western Rome having that would contribute to its fall?

(a)