Early Catholic Church History Quiz

What is one thing early Christians used to identify each other during persecution?

• Secret handshakes

• Fish drawings

• Special clothing

• Unique hairstyles

What is one reason the Roman road system was significant for early missionaries?

• It was made of gold

• It allowed for easier and faster travel across the empire

• It was only used by soldiers

• It was the first road system ever built

Where was the very first Christian church located?

• Rome

• Jerusalem

• Athens

• Alexandria

What major event happened in 70 AD that changed everything for early Christians?

• The birth of Jesus

• The destruction of the Jerusalem Temple by the Romans

• The writing of the Bible

• The first church council

Why is St. Paul's missionary travel distance compared to walking from New York to Los Angeles four times?

• To show he traveled by ship

• To emphasize the great distance he covered, over 10,000 miles

• To explain he visited America

• To show he only traveled in circles

Which regions did St. Paul visit during his missionary journeys according to the map?

• Only Italy and Greece

• Only Egypt and Arabia

• Various regions including Asia Minor, Greece, and Cyprus

• Only Palestine and Syria

What does "Ante-Nicene" mean?

• Before the Council of Nicaea

• After the Council of Nicaea

• During the Council of Nicaea

• After the fall of the Roman Empire

During the Ante-Nicene period, where did Christians often have to meet in secret?

• Underground cemeteries called catacombs

• Roman temples

• Public squares

• Emperor's palace

Which of the following martyrs died for their faith and inspired others to become Christians?

• St. Ignatius and St. Polycarp

• St. Augustine and St. Jerome

• St. Francis and St. Benedict

• St. Peter and St. Paul

What was the main purpose of the writings of Christian apologists?

• To entertain Roman citizens

• To help educated Romans understand what Christians really believed

• To create new laws for Christians

• To translate the Bible into Latin