WorksheetsRome and Christianity
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 14mins
The major difference between Judaism and Christianity is that Christians believe —
Jesus is the son of God
Christianity is polytheistic
Jesus is only a prophet
Jesus and Abraham were both sons of God
What is the fundamental difference between Christianity and the religion of the ancient Roman Empire?
Christianity's fundamental belief in one God conflicts with the belief in many gods of the ancient Roman Empire.
Christians do not believe that Jesus was the Messiah while most Romans believed Jesus was the son of God.
The religious beliefs of the ancient Roman Empire include the belief in life after death which conflicts with the Christian belief in reincarnation.
The religious beliefs of the Roman Empire stem from Judaism while Christianity was created independently of Judaism.
All of the following contributed to the spread of Christianity EXCEPT —
the message being delivered by the Apostles
the inspiration of early martyrs
the acceptance of Jesus as one of many Roman gods
the popularity of the Christian doctrine
Which text correctly identifies the teachings of Christianity?
Quran
New Testament
Torah
Vedas
Which statement best explains why Christianity became popular in the Roman Empire?
It was very similar to the polytheistic beliefs of the empire.
It established Jesus as the Son and incarnation of God.
The belief in one god was popular throughout the empire.
The Apostles carried the message throughout empire.
Which of these best describes the role of the apostle Paul in spreading Christianity?
He convinced the Roman emperor to legalize Christianity.
He became the first Christian emperor of Rome.
He established the first Christian church in Rome.
He traveled throughout the Roman Empire converting people to Christianity.
Early Christian leaders who spread their faith were known as –
apostles.
sages.
monks.
carriers.
Early Christianity had its roots in which ancient religion?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
At first, Christian beliefs –
accepted Roman polytheism.
conflicted with Roman polytheism.
were accepted widely in Rome.
were endorsed by the Roman Emperors.
Christianity spread rapidly throughout the Roman Empire because –
its message of eternal salvation for all who repent appealed to the common people.
persecution of Jews only served to increase interest in the new religion.
many Romans had already converted to Judaism, which had similar beliefs.
as military commanders converted, they forced their subordinates to convert too.
Christians believe that Jesus of Nazareth is –
a prophet.
a disciple.
an apostle.
a messiah
The Roman execution of early Christians made them martyrs. What effect did this have?
The executions dissuaded people from converting.
Few people took notice and the martyrs’ deaths had no real impact.
The death of the martyrs inspired others with their faith.
Christians renounced their religion to become polytheists.
Which event proved to be the final crucial step in extending Christianity throughout the Mediterranean world?
The rise of the Roman Empire in Europe and Asia.
Jesus of Nazareth was proclaimed the Messiah.
Rome's first emperor converted to Christianity.
Christianity was made official religion of the Roman Empire.
Which official doctrine ended the persecution of Christians?
The Twelve Tables of Law
Pax Romana
The Ten Commandments
The Edict of Milan
Which emperor converted to Christianity and made it legal for the citizens of the Roman Empire to convert as well?
Julius Caesar
Constantine
Augustus Caesar
Theodosius
Originally Christianity was suppressed by Roman authorities –
but later it was tolerated, but not accepted.
and continued to remain illegal until the Empire’s fall.
but later it became the official state religion.
and eventually died out within the Empire.
Some Jews under Roman rule believed that a king would be sent by God, this savior was known as
the martyr.
the patriarch.
the apostle.
the messiah.
Christians who were killed in periods of persecution are known as
clergy.
heretics.
martyrs.
saints.
