WorksheetsWeek 10 Quiz: Imperial Rome & Early Christianity
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following are founding practices of the Christian Church?
confession
eating together
prayer
preaching and listening to the Word
communion
Why were Christians often widely persecuted in Rome?
They led revolts against the empire and Caesars
They refused to acknowledge Caesar as a god
They refused to serve in the Roman army
They refused to pay taxes
What sparked the first widespread Roman persecution of Christians?
Peter's sermon as Pentecost
Stoning of Stephen
Fire set by Nero in Rome
Constantine's battle at Milvian Bridge
Which of the following correctly outlines the early periods of the Christian Church?
Apostolic Church 33-100AD, Persecuted Church 100-313AD, Imperial Church 313-476AD
Persecuted Church 33-100AD, Apostolic Church 100-313AD, Imperial Church 313-476AD
Persecuted Church 33-100AD, Imperial Church 100-313AD, Apostolic Church 313-476AD
Apostolic Church 33-100BC, Persecuted Church 100-313BC, Imperial Church 313-476BC
What does "martyr" mean?
witness
believer
faithful
sacrifice
eternal one
What are the four pillars of Imperial Rome?
military
stoicism
administration
checks and balances
law
What was the focus of stoicism?
discovering and developing virtue
empowering emotional expression
living pleasurably
rejecting natural law
Which of the following concepts were developed by early Chrsitianity?
the physical world as superior to the spiritual world
revelation as superior to reason
the spirit as superior to the law
love of God and others as superior to love of self
What factors of the Pax Romana allowed Christianity to spread so quickly and successfully?
ease of transportation and communication
stoic philosophy focused on virtue and logos
a lack of religious tolerance under Roman rule
Hebrew and Aramaic serving as lingua francas in spreading ideas and scripture
widespread peace, safety, and stability
What were the effects of Rome legalizing and then formally adopting Christianity throughout the empire?
increased safety and financial support
increased sincerity and commitment to the faith
increased concern for earthly power and issues over spiritual ones
more clear separation of church and state
increased influence in the culture
Who was the first emperor of the Imperial Rome?
Julius Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Caesar Augustus
Nero
Cicero
Why was the Octavian able to successfully consolidate power under himself alone?
His wealth allowed him to give generously to the military, citizens, and Senators.
He boldly made open changes to the traditional offices of the Republic.
He ruled for 40 years leaving few citizens who knew anything beyond his rule.
He undermined the security of Roman citizens and destabilized the government.
He used public games and shows to distract the populace from political changes.
What was the effect of Roman persecution on Christianity.
It prevented Christianity from spreading throughout the empire.
It helped Christianity to spread throughout the empire.
It drove many Christians to openly revolt against Roman rule.
It brought greater sincerity and commitment to believers.
