Rise of Christianity

Whose teachings form the basis of the Christian religion?

• Muhammad
• Zoroaster
• Buddha
• Jesus Christ

Which term best describes the treatment of early christians in the Roman Empire?

• Persecution
• Neutral
• Friendly

Early leaders in the Christian church were often referred to as apostles because of their relationship to Jesus Christ? Which term below has a similar meaning to apostle?

• Leader
• Follower
• Teacher
• Defender

Which term best describes the Christian religion?

• monotheistic
• Polytheistic
• Atheistic
• Animistic

Which Roman Emperor was the first Emperor to convert to Christianity?

• Diocletian
• Maximus
• Justinian
• Constantine

Which best describes the Edict of Milan?

• a rule forcing all Romans to convert to Christianity
• A rule forcing all Christians to worship the Roman Emperor
• A rule allowing all Romans freedom to follow the religion they choose

What does Pax Romana mean?

• The Roman Pact
• The Peace of Rome
• The Path of Peace
• The Pact of Peace

Which of the following made the spread of christianity possible in the early Roman Empire?

• the persecution of Christians
• the Pax Romana 
• the Roman Military

Which best describes Paul the Apostle?

• He converted the Emperor to Christianity
• He traveled throughout the Roman Empire teaching Christianity to anyone who'd listen
• He converted thousands of Jews to Christianity
• He was one of Jesus's original 12 disciples who helped spread Christianity

Besides just being a "good guy," what other reasons might have influenced Constantine to issue the Edict of Milan?

• He wanted to punish the Jewish people and others who had rebelled against him
• He wanted to encourage all peoples to pay taxes, and discourage rebellion
• He wanted to protect the freedoms of all peoples