Ancient Christianity

What was Theodosius's impact on Christianity?

• He legalized Christianity in Rome

• He outlawed Christianity in Rome

• He began the Roman Empire

• He made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire

A core belief of the Christian faith is that _____________ .

• Jesus is the son of God

• Jesus held a high position on Roman government

• Jesus was disqualified from being emperor

• Jesus was the ruler of Greece

Persecution of Christians produced people who died for their beliefs. This term is ...

• Zealot

• Disciple

• Martyr

• Sacrifice

The early Christian leaders who spread the message of Jesus were called

• Laity.

• apostles.

• clergy.

• pope

Which of the following best describes the writings included in the New Testament?

• four accounts of Jesus’s life

• writings about the judges

• a dozen Gospels

• wise proverbs

According to Christian beliefs, which event led to the birth of Christianity?

• when the Romans forced all Jews to leave Jerusalem

• when Emperor Leo removed icons

• when Jesus celebrated the Passover meal with his disciples

• when Jesus rose from the dead

The Roman Empire and the Christian Church were both ruled by

• a bishop.

• a hierarchy.

• the emperor.

• the pope.

What was the Edict of Milan and its significance in ancient Christianity?

• It declared Christianity illegal in the Roman Empire

• It established the Nicene Creed

• It legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire

• It was a decree to build churches in Rome

Who was the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity?

• Nero

• Constantine the Great

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

What was the primary language of the New Testament?

• Latin

• Hebrew

• Greek

• Aramaic