Quiz on Early Depictions of Jesus

What is a common modern depiction of Jesus?

• A Middle Eastern man with short hair

• A European man with long hair and a beard

• An Asian man with a topknot

• An African man with a shaved head

What is the Christ Pantokrater style known for?

• Showing Jesus with a halo and a cross

• Illustrating Jesus with a crown

• Depicting Jesus as a child

• Portraying Jesus without a beard

Why did many early images of Jesus survive in Egypt?

• They were hidden underground

• Egypt was controlled by Muslims who preserved them

• They were kept in private collections

• They were made of durable materials

What is notable about the depiction of Jesus in the mosaic from the mausoleum of Gala Placidia?

• Jesus is wearing a crown

• Jesus is shown with a wand

• Jesus is shown with a beard

• Jesus is depicted as the Good Shepherd

What is significant about the carving from the doors of Santa Sabina Basilica?

• It is the oldest known image of Jesus on the cross

• It shows Jesus with a halo

• It depicts Jesus as a child

• It illustrates Jesus with a crown

What was a common misconception about early Christian use of catacombs?

• They were used as schools

• They were used for secret worship

• They were only used by the wealthy

• They were primarily for storing relics

What Roman garment is Jesus depicted wearing in the catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter?

• A suit of armor

• A robe

• A tunic with stripes

• A toga

What unusual item is Jesus depicted with in the 3rd-century image of raising Lazarus?

• A crown

• A wand

• A book

• A sword

Where was the earliest known depiction of Jesus found?

• Alexandria

• Dura Europas

• Jerusalem

• Rome

What was the purpose of the graffiti depicting Jesus with a donkey's head?

• To illustrate a parable

• To depict a biblical story

• To mock a Christian named Alexamenos

• To honor Jesus