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- 1. Multiple Choice
Christianity grew from what religion?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
Confuscianism
- 2. Multiple ChoiceChristianity is a ____________ religion.MonotheisticPolytheistic
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Paul travel across Europe?For an adventureTo spread ChristianityHe was looking for a new place to liveHe was lost
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Christianity attract so many followers?It promised that if people accepted Jesus they would become rich.It gave people the ultimate gift of wisdom.It gave hope to the poor and powerlessIt promised that if people accepted Jesus they would suffer
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Constantine issue in A.D. 313 that gave religious freedom to all people?Edict of RomeEdict of MilanEdict of VeniceEdict of Constantinople
- 6. Multiple Choice
A person who is willing to die for their beliefs are called what?
martyrs
resurrection
icons
apostles
- 7. Multiple ChoiceChristianity spread throughout the Mediterranean region because...People could travel safely on Roman roads.Christianity was adopted as Rome's official religion.Many people spoke Latin and Greek, so it was easy to communicate.All of the above
- 8. Multiple Choice
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.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Early Christianity had its roots in which ancient religion?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
- 10. Multiple Choice
At first, Christian beliefs –
accepted Roman polytheism.
conflicted with Roman polytheism.
were accepted widely in Rome.
were endorsed by the Roman Emperors.
- 11. Multiple Choice
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.
- 12. Multiple Choice
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
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWealthy land owners who held most of the power in the early republic were called...PatricianPlebeian
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe common farmer, artisans, and merchants, who made up the majority of the population and held less of the power in the early republic was called...PatricianPlebeian
- 15. Multiple ChoiceElected representatives who protected the rights of Plebeians from unfair acts by the Patricians were called...TribuneSenators
- 16. Multiple Choice
punishing a group because of its beliefs
crucifixion
resurrection
persecution
- 17. Multiple Choice
Roman peace
Pax Romana
apostles
aquaduct
- 18. Multiple Choice
A type of execution used in Rome
Corruption
messiah
crucifixion
- 19. Multiple Choice
He was arrested and sentenced to death by crucifixion
Marc Antony
Constantine
Jesus
- 20. Multiple Choice
Converted Christian emperor who removed the religion ban on the Empire
Justinian
Constantine
Jesus
- 21. Multiple Choice
Spread Christianity after the death of Jesus
Diocletian
Marc Antony
Paul of Tarsus
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat effect did the occupation of Judea have on the Roman Empire?It brought peace to the regionsIt allowed traders to track trade routesIt caused the Jews to rebel against Roman ruleIt caused the Jews to become part of the government
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