The Rise of ChristianityThe Rise of Christianity

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Multiple Choice 1 – 10 pts

The Zealots were Jews who believed a. they should fight the Romans. b. they should accept Roman rule.

c. they should set up a new country.

d. religious laws must be followed.

Multiple Choice 1 – 20 pts

What happened after the Jews rebelled against the Romans in A.D. 132?

a. Jewish forces defeated the Romans.b. Jews took control of Jerusalem. c. Jews were banned from Jerusalem. d. the war was peacefully resolved.

Multiple Choice 1 – 30 points

During the Last Supper, Jesusa. turned water into wine b. celebrated Passover.

c. celebrated Christmas.

d. fed hundreds of people.

Multiple Choice 1 – 40 points

Christians believe that if people accept Jesus and his teachings they will a. always be happy.

b. never do anything wrong. c. be very wealthy.

d. be saved and enter heaven.

Multiple Choice 1 – 50 pointsWhat Roman emperor ended the persecution of Christians? a. Augustus

b. Julius Caesar c. Diocletian

d. Constantine

Multiple Choice 2 – 10 points

How did early Christians organize the church?a. as a democracyb. by congregationc. as a hierarchyd. as controlled by the laity

Multiple Choice 2 – 20 pointsByzantines believed that their emperora. should report to the pope.b. represented Jesus Christ on earth.c. was immortal.d. should be more religious.

Multiple Choice 2 – 30 points

In the Eastern Orthodox Church, icons were a. once forbidden.b. always against religious law.c. never important.d. iconoclasts.

Multiple Choice 2 – 40 points

The Basilian Rule was a list of rules fora. Roman Catholic monasteries.b. Eastern Orthodox religious life.c. governing empires.d. women to follow.

Multiple Choice 2 – 50 points

Two of the most successful Byzantine missionaries were

a. Patrick and Paula.b.Benedict and Basil.c. Angle and Saxon.d. Cyril and Methodius.

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Regular church members are called ___________.

Fill in the blank – 40 points____________ was Rome’s punishment of political rebels and lower-class criminals.

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__________ was a priest who brought Christianity to Ireland.

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The ____________ was issued in A.D. 313 giving religious freedom to all people.

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The bishop of Rome was called the _______.

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A religious community of monks was called a ____________.

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____________ was the region just north of Judaea.

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_____________ was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Israel.

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Images of Jesus, Mary, or saints are called _______.

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An _______________ was an early Christian leader who had been chosen by Jesus to spread his message.