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Church History 101
Lesson 2
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CHURCH HISTORY 101
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Which of the following Roman Emperors DID NOT persecute Christians?
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Constantine DID NOT persecute Christians.
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Decius DID NOT persecute Christians.
- C.
Diocletian DID NOT persecute Christians.
- D.
Nero DID NOT persecute Christians.
Correct Answer
A. Constantine DID NOT persecute Christians.Explanation
Roman emperors in the late 200s and very early 300s AD (Decius and Diocletian) severely persecuted Christians. Then came a dramatic and very important shift as Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity in 312 AD.Rate this question:
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Whether or not Emperor Constantin's conversion to Christianity was sincere or for political reasons, the results were certainly real. Which of the following were a result of his conversion?
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All of these answers are correct.
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Freedom of worship for all.
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An end to organized persecution of Christians.
- D.
Sunday was recognized as a day of rest.
Correct Answer
A. All of these answers are correct.Explanation
Then came a dramatic and very important shift as Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity in 312 AD. We can debate whether his conversion was sincere. It may have been more practical and political than genuine, but the results were certainly real. These included: 1) an end to organized persecution of Christians, 2) freedom of worship for all, 3) Sunday as a day of rest and, 4) the building of fancy church structures.Rate this question:
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When was the Council of Nicaea held?
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The Council of Nicaea was held in 325 A.D.
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The Council of Nicaea was held in 70 A.D.
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The Council of Nicaea was held in 1492 A.D.
- D.
The Council of Nicaea was held in 125 A.D.
Correct Answer
A. The Council of Nicaea was held in 325 A.D.Explanation
In 325 A.D., an important church council was held at Nicaea (in what is now northwestern Turkey).Rate this question:
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The Nicene council decided that Jesus was not created but rather begotten of God the Father. (True or False?)
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The council decided that Jesus was not created but rather begotten of God the Father. To quote from the Nicene Creed, “We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, … begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father.”Rate this question:
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The Nicene Council set the date of Easter to be, when?
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The Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox.
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The Sunday following the first new moon of Spring
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March 20th.
- D.
The Sunday before the first full moon of summer.
Correct Answer
A. The Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox.Explanation
The Nicene Council set the date of Easter as the Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox.Rate this question:
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What year did the Roman Empire split, east and west?
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The Roman Empire split, east and west in 395 A.D.
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The Roman Empire split, east and west in 1492 A.D.
- C.
The Roman Empire split, east and west in 70 A.D.
- D.
The Roman Empire split, east and west in 476 A.D.
Correct Answer
A. The Roman Empire split, east and west in 395 A.D.Explanation
The Roman Empire split, east and west, in 395 A.D.Rate this question:
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The Eastern Roman Empire or Byzantine Empire was conquered in 1453 A.D. by what people?
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The Turks conquered the Eastern Roman Empire or Byzantine Empire.
- B.
The Babylonians conquered the Eastern Roman Empire or Byzantine Empire.
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The Egyptians conquered the Eastern Roman Empire or Byzantine Empire.
- D.
The Persians conquered the Eastern Roman Empire or Byzantine Empire.
Correct Answer
A. The Turks conquered the Eastern Roman Empire or Byzantine Empire.Explanation
The Western Roman Empire fell in 476 AD but the Eastern Roman Empire (or Byzantine Empire) lasted for almost 1,000 years longer (until Constantinople fell to the Turks in 1453 A.D.).Rate this question:
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The word "catholic" means what?
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The word "catholic" means "universal".
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The word "catholic" means "oneness".
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The word "catholic" means "holiness".
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The word "catholic" means "western".
Correct Answer
A. The word "catholic" means "universal".Explanation
The word “catholic” means “universal”, so the western church became known as the Roman Catholic Church.Rate this question:
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The eastern church eventually became know as the Eastern Catholic Church. (True or False)
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The eastern church eventually became known as the Eastern Orthodox Church.Rate this question:
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Both the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church still exist today. (True or False)
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The word “catholic” means “universal”, so the western church became known as the Roman Catholic Church. The eastern church eventually became known as the Eastern Orthodox Church. Both of these churches exist today. The final split between the eastern and western churches didn’t take place until long after the Roman Empire divided in 395, however.Rate this question:
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Did you read the required text assigned for this quiz?
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Yes, I read the required text assigned for this quiz.
- B.
No, I did not read the required text assigned for this quiz.
Correct Answer
A. Yes, I read the required text assigned for this quiz.Explanation
A lower quiz score will result from the failure to read the assigned lesson text.Rate this question:
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