The Rise of Christianity in Rome

Who conquered Judea, making it part of the Roman Empire in A.D. 6?

• Greeks

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Persians

Where was Jesus born?

• Nazareth

• Jerusalem

• Bethlehem

• Rome

Fill in the blank: Very few historical records about Jesus exist, and most information is from the _______.

• Torah

• Quran

• Gospels

• Vedas

Who had an enormous influence on Christianity's development?

• Peter

• John

• Paul

• Matthew

The term 'Pax Romana' allowed for the travel and exchange of ideas, which helped spread ______.

• Democracy

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

When did the Jews rebel against Rome?

• 70 A.D.

• 66 A.D.

• 132 A.D.

• 100 A.D.

The Jewish rebellion in 132 A.D. resulted in Jews being barred from _______.

• Rome

• Athens

• Jerusalem

• Alexandria

Who was the Roman emperor that accepted Christianity?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Constantine

• Nero

Christianity appeals to those repelled by the ______ of the Roman Empire.

• A) simplicity

• B) extravagance

• C) power

• D) weakness

Why were Christians often persecuted in the Roman Empire?

• A) They refused to pay taxes to the emperor

• B) They were seen as a threat to the state for not worshiping Roman gods

• C) They were involved in violent uprisings

• D) They practiced polytheism