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The Rise of Christianity
A. Key Terms and People
Complete each sentence in Column I by writing the letter of the correct term from
Column II in the blank in front of each sentence.
Column I
Column II
1. Paul became a
when he died
for his beliefs.
2. An anointed king sent by God is called
.
a
a. bishop
3. A
d. messiah
is an honorary title for a
bishop with more authority.
4. Priests were under the authority of a
.
b. heresy
c. martyr
e. patriarch
5. A belief contrary to official Church
teachings is known as
.
B. Main Ideas
Write the letter of the correct answer in the blank provided.
6. What, according to Jesus, was his mission?
a. to start a new religion
b. to spread Judaism throughout the world
c. to bring spiritual salvation and eternal life to anyone who believed in him
d. to lead a revolt against the Roman empire
7. How did Christianity grow from a sect of Judaism into a world religion?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Christianity spread through the work of missionaries like Paul.
Emperor Nero mandated that all citizens become Christians.
All Jews adopted the new religion, converting to Christianity.
Jesus traveled from Mesopotamia to Rome spreading Christianity.
8. What was the Roman attitude toward Christianity?
a. They ignored Christians.
b. They embraced Christianity.
c. They tolerated Christianity.
d. They persecuted Christians.
9. Which of the following was not a role women played in the spread of Christianity?
a. They served as teachers.
b. They became Church officials.
c. They supported Christian communities.
d. They won converts to Christianity.
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10. What ended the persecution of Christians?
a. the New Testament
b. Constantine’s Edict of Milan
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c. the collapse of the Roman empire
d. the spread of Greco-Roman civilization
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