Rome Early Christianity
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- 1.What role did religion play in the decline of the Roman Empire?
- A.
Monotheistic religions in areas of Roman expansion believed in an authority higher than the emperor.
- B.
Pagan festivals bankrupted the treasury.
- C.
Soldiers in the army adopted religion and refused to fight.
- D.
Construction of new Christian churches bankrupted the treasury.
- 2.What do Judaism and Christianity have in common?
- A.
Both are monotheistic religions.
- B.
Both have their roots in Jewish traditions.
- C.
Jesus was Jewish.
- D.
Both believe Jesus is the savior.
- E.
Both believe that Jesus is the son of God
- 3.Which of the following is NOT one of the ways Jews responded to Roman rule?
- A.
Avoided the Romans.
- B.
Fought against the Romans.
- C.
Set up their own communities and lived apart from the Romans.
- D.
They elected their own governor, separate from the Roman governor.
- 4.The twelve men that followed Jesus were called _____________.
- A.
Three wise men
- B.
Parables
- C.
Gladiators
- D.
Apostles
- 5.What events led to the Jewish diaspora?
- A.
In 132 CE, the Romans forced the Jews out of Jerusalem and told them they could never return.
- B.
A series of military defeats at the hands of the Roman army led to the Jewish diaspora.
- C.
Roman expansion led to overcrowding in the cities and that led to the Jewish diaspora.
- D.
The rise of Islam in the middle east led to the Jewish diaspora.
- E.
The Jews were tired of Roman rule and high taxes.
- 6.Jesus often used simple stories called ________ to give messages.
- A.
Augustus
- B.
Gospels
- C.
Patricians
- D.
Parables
- 7.The bishop of Rome has the title of __________.
- A.
Pope
- B.
Christ
- C.
Patron
- D.
Sole Mio
- 8.Why did Augustine call the church a “city of God?”
- A.
He believed the church was a place that one could take refuge and find security and peace.
- B.
He believed the church should be at the center of daily life.
- C.
He believed every city should have a church in its town center.
- D.
He called the church a "city of god" because church leaders were called "mayors."
- 9.What role did Paul and Augustine play in the early Christian church?
- A.
Both writers explained and defended the teachings of Christianity.
- B.
Both writers founded monastic orders.
- C.
Both writers became martyrs.
- D.
Both writers had their work published in the Bible.
- 10.Which emperor outlawed pagan religions and made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?
- A.
Theodosius.
- B.
Plutonium
- C.
Constantine
- D.
Severus
- 11.Which Roman emperor declared religious freedom throughout the empire?
- A.
Theodosius
- B.
Liberta
- C.
Severus
- D.
Constantine
- 12.Where did early Christian meetings take place?
- A.
Early Christian meetings took place in the homes of the worshipers.
- B.
Early Christian meetings took place near rivers
- C.
Early Christian meetings took place in cathedrals.
- D.
Early Christian meetings took place in synagogues.
- 13.Who were the disciples?
- A.
The disciples were the first professional ultimate player.
- B.
The disciples were the inventors of frisbee golf.
- C.
The disciples were the early followers who traveled with Jesus.
- D.
The disciples were the Roman guards who arrested Jesus.
- 14.What are some reasons that Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire in the centuries following the death of Jesus?
- A.
The empire had a system of good roads.
- B.
Most people in the empire spoke a common language.
- C.
Christianity offered its followers hope of a better life.
- D.
Christians did not have to pay taxes.
- 15.Early followers of Jesus were Jewish.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 16.Why did the Romans try to stop Christianity from spreading?
- A.
Rome saw the new religion as a dangerous threat to its empire.
- B.
Christians refused to worship the emperor as a god.
- C.
Christians refused to serve in the Roman army and were against war as a way to solve problems.
- D.
Christians refused to pay taxes.
- 17.What event led Constantine to loosen the laws related to Christianity?
- A.
He had a vision of a cross before winning an important battle.
- B.
His wife was a Christian.
- C.
His mother was a Christian.
- D.
His son dreamed in which Constantine was crucified.
- 18.Which of Constantine's actions led to greater acceptance of Christianity.
- A.
He built more churches.
- B.
He outlawed pagan religions.
- C.
He allowed Christians to work in government and serve in the army.
- D.
He allowed Christians to stop paying taxes.
- 19.What does the word "Christ" mean in Greek?
- A.
In Greek, Christ means Jesus.
- B.
In Greek, Christ means "chosen one."
- C.
In Greek, Christ means "teacher."
- D.
In Greek, Christ means "body of god."
- 20.What crime did the Romans charge Jesus with?
- A.
Skipping out on the tab for the last supper.
- B.
Disloyalty to the Roman government.
- C.
Operating a church without a license.
- D.
Witchcraft for performing miracles.
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