Christianity — Quiz Answers

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Jesus’s disciples and followers spread the message of Christianity

A
by influencing every religious leader in the Jewish faith.
B
by co-opting Roman gods as a means of converting Romans.
C
by writing the Old Testament.
D
by traveling to speak to people across the Roman Empire.
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Who was the first Christian Roman emperor?

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Diocletian
B
Constantine
C
Herod
D
Pontius Pilate
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Why was the spread of Christianity to non-Jews significant?

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It forced Christianity to evolve to meet followers’ needs.
B
It changed Christianity, as the religions encompassed different faiths.
C
It stopped the persecution of Christians at the hands of Romans.
D
It helped Christianity emerge as a separate faith.
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According to the Bible, what made the circumstances of Jesus’s death unique?

A
He was baptized at death.
B
He was resurrected three days later.
C
He was crucified on a wooden cross.
D
He was given the first Christian burial.
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Early Christianity is described as being a sect of Judaism. What is a sect?

A
a religion that opposes the beliefs of another.
B
a Christian group that operates within another religion
C
a fundamentalist branch within a larger religious group
D
a branch of a larger religious group
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It is believed that Paul was a martyr. Which answer best describes what this means?

A
He died rather than deny his beliefs.
B
He sacrificed his life to spread Christianity.
C
He accepted persecution rather than deny his beliefs.
D
He devoted himself to Christianity.
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Which aspect of the Roman Empire aided in the spread of Christianity?

A
Most areas of the empire were tolerant of different religious beliefs.
B
Christian leaders negotiated with Roman officials to stop persecution.
C
There were many roads and waterways, and travel was safe.
D
Persecution only occurred in the very early days of the church.
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How does Christianity differ from ancient Roman religion?

A
Christianity involves elements of paganism.
B
Christianity has buildings for worship.
C
Christianity is a monotheistic religion.
D
Christianity offers salvation in the afterlife.
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Early Christians were persecuted for their beliefs. Which belief in particular made others suspicious of Christians?

A
their belief in the afterlife
B
their acceptance of Judaism
C
their refusal to worship Roman gods
D
their belief that Jesus was the son of God

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