Rise of Christianity

Front

Whose teachings form the basis of the Christian religion?

Back

Jesus Christ

Front

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

Back

Persecution

Front

Which term below has a similar meaning to apostle?
Options: Leader, Follower, Teacher, Defender

Back

Follower

Front

Which term best describes the Christian religion? Options: monotheistic, Polytheistic, Atheistic, Animistic

Back

monotheistic

Front

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

Back

Constantine

Front

Which best describes the Edict of Milan? Options: 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

Back

A rule allowing all Romans freedom to follow the religion they choose

Front

What does Pax Romana mean?

Back

The Peace of Rome

Front

Which of the following made the spread of Christianity possible in the early Roman Empire? Options: the persecution of Christians, the Pax Romana, the Roman Military

Back

the Pax Romana

Front

Which best describes Paul the Apostle? Options: 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

Back

He traveled throughout the Roman Empire teaching Christianity to anyone who'd listen

Front

What reasons might have influenced Constantine to issue the Edict of Milan besides just being a "good guy"?

Back

He wanted to encourage all peoples to pay taxes, and discourage rebellion.