6.4 Notes: Chritianity

Which statements represent some of the teachings of Jesus? Choose the two correct answers.

• People should love their enemies.

• Wickedness will always exist in the world.

• Sinners cannot enter the eternal kingdom of God.

• People cannot have a personal relationship with God.

• People should adhere to the principles of the Ten Commandments.

What is one reason why Christianity grew?

• It had many gods to worship.

• It did not have official beliefs.

• It gave hope to the powerless.

• It did not have a formal structure.

What did the Edict of Milan accomplish?

• It established Milan as the capital of Constantine’s empire.

• It made Christianity the official state religion.

• It outlawed animal sacrifice in Rome.

• It legalized Christianity

Which term can be defined by: People who are being punished or treated unfairly for their beliefs.

• persecuted

• martyrs

• Christians

• minorities

In Christianity, the alpha and omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet and stand for:

• The beginning and end of the Roman Empire

• The eternal nature of Jesus

• The first and last apostles

• The start of the New Testament

Why did the cross become a Christian symbol?

• It marked Roman military victories

• It was a common design in Roman temples

• It represented the death and resurrection of Jesus

• It symbolized peace with the Jews

What idea was central to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount?

• Showing mercy and kindness to others

• Following Roman law before all else

• Gaining power through wealth

• Avoiding contact with non-believers

Who helped spread Christianity even though he never met Jesus?

• Peter

• Paul

• Mark

• John

Why were early Christians persecuted in Rome?

• They supported rebellions in Judea

• They didn't recognize Roman gods or the emperor

• They refused to serve in the army

• They followed Greek traditions

Which symbol was likely used as a secret code to identify other Christians?

• The Fish

• The Dog

• The Boat

• The Cross