Quiz on Constantine

What significant action did Constantine take in 313 that impacted Christians?

• He banned Christianity.

• He declared war on Christians.

• He granted freedom of worship to Christians.

• He destroyed Christian churches.

Who was Constantine's father?

• Diocletian

• Licinius

• Constantius

• Maxentius

Where was Constantine born?

• Rome

• Nicomedia

• Naissus

• Carthage

What did Constantine do after defeating Maxentius?

• He became ruler of the Eastern Empire.

• He became ruler of the Western Empire.

• He retired from politics.

• He was exiled.

What was Constantine's religious stance before his conversion?

• He was a devout Christian.

• He was indifferent to religion.

• He was a worshiper of the one true God.

• He was an atheist.

What was the significance of Constantine's letters to Carthage?

• They declared war on Carthage.

• They ordered the restoration of Christian property.

• They banned Christianity in Carthage.

• They established a new Roman capital.

What did Constantine believe was essential for the well-being of the Empire?

• Military strength

• Worship of God

• Economic prosperity

• Expansion of territory

Who were the two Christian writers mentioned that had direct contact with Constantine?

• Lactantius and Eusebius

• Augustine and Jerome

• Tertullian and Origen

• Ambrose and Chrysostom

What does the text imply about Constantine's religious policy?

• It was strictly Christian

• It was tolerant of all religions

• It was a mix of Christian and pagan elements

• It was indifferent to religion

What does the text suggest about the role of Constantine's family in his rule?

• They were heavily involved

• They were kept out of politics

• They were punished for treason

• They were given religious duties