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Why was the spread of Christianity to non-Jews significant?

A
It helped Christianity emerge as a separate faith.
B
It forced Christianity to evolve to meet followers’ needs.
C
It stopped the persecution of Christians at the hands of Romans.
D
It changed Christianity, as the religions encompassed different faiths.
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It is believed that Paul was a martyr. Which answer best describes what this means?

A
He accepted persecution rather than deny his beliefs.
B
He sacrificed his life to spread Christianity.
C
He died rather than deny his beliefs.
D
He devoted himself to Christianity.
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What was the lasting effect of the Roman Catholic Church becoming the official church of the Roman Empire?

A
The pope continues to have the power of a king, but on a global scale.
B
The Roman Catholic Church still largely influences European governments.
C
The Roman Catholic Church dominated European society for one thousand years.
D
Other religions and beliefs were never able to emerge across Europe.
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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 Christians were persecuted for their beliefs. Which belief in particular made others suspicious of Christians?

A
their refusal to worship Roman gods
B
their belief in the afterlife
C
their belief that Jesus was the son of God
D
their acceptance of Judaism
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What makes Christianity a monotheistic religion?

A
Christianity requires practioners to pray daily.
B
Christianity teaches that Jesus was resurrected from the dead.
C
Christianity requires the worship of a single god.
D
Christianity teaches tolerance of other religions.
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Which aspect of the Roman Empire aided in the spread of Christianity?

A
There were many roads and waterways, and travel was safe.
B
Persecution only occurred in the very early days of the church.
C
Most areas of the empire were tolerant of different religious beliefs.
D
Christian leaders negotiated with Roman officials to stop persecution.
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Jesus’s disciples and followers spread the message of Christianity

A
by writing the Old Testament.
B
by co-opting Roman gods as a means of converting Romans.
C
by influencing every religious leader in the Jewish faith.
D
by traveling to speak to people across the Roman Empire.
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According to Christian beliefs, Jesus was sent to Earth to

A
to promote peace and love
B
to save mankind from sin
C
to inspire belief in God
D
to unify people of the world

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