Chap 6.4 QUIZ Flashcards
Which religion was at the roots of early Christian church?
Sufism
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
Judaism
Almost the entire Christian Bible was written by _____ men.
Ottoman
Greek
Hindu
Persian
Jewish
Jewish
The early Christian church sprang from Judaism during the reign of the _____ empire.
Ottoman
Phoenician
Persian
Byzantine
Roman
Roman
What is the belief in Trinity?
Jesus was Jewish as well as Christian and Muslim.
Judaism upholds the existence of the triune God, or God of the Trinity.
Following the crucifixion, Jesus was resurrected on three occasions.
God is the Father, God is the Mother, and God is the Child.
God is the Father, God is the Son, and God is the Holy Spirit.
God is the Father, God is the Son, and God is the Holy Spirit.
How was the early Christian Church similar to Judaism?
Judaism and Christianity are similar in that they both agree the Bible was written entirely by Christian men.
As in Christianity, Judaism affirms the Jewish God of the Old Testament and Jesus of the New Testament to be part of the Trinity (i.e., the triune God).
The early Christian Church, like Judaism, recognized the validity of the Old Testament writings.
Like Judaism, Christianity simply sprung up out of nowhere in first century Rome.
Judaism and Christianity both believe that the God of the Jewish Old Testament is a different God than the God in the New Testament.
The early Christian Church, like Judaism, recognized the validity of the Old Testament writings.
What kind of artwork was found in early Christian catacombs?
Statues
Frescoes
Stained glass
Engravings
Frescoes
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that early Christian mosaics differed from earlier Roman mosaics?
Early Christian mosaics were more brightly colored.
Roman mosaics depicted respected Roman rulers, while early Christian mosaics depicted revered priests.
Roman mosaics were reserved for floors, while early Christian mosaics covered every surface.
Roman mosaics were made of stone, while early Christian mosaics were made of colored glass.
Roman mosaics depicted respected Roman rulers, while early Christian mosaics depicted revered priests.
What was the reasoning behind the wealth of the interior of the church?
The exterior was actually the ornate part of a church
It kept goods safe
It showed people where their money was going
It showed the splendor of heaven
It showed the splendor of heaven
What were baptisteries?
Buildings for large meetings of Christians
Buildings for large meetings of Pagans
Site where Christians were baptized
An official residence of the bishop
Site where Christians were baptized
What was the Edict of Milan?
A document that allowed Christians to rebel against Rome
A document that guaranteed religious freedom
A document that outlawed Christianity
A document that made Christianity the official religion of Rome
A document that guaranteed religious freedom
How did Constantine play a role in validating the Bible?
By building churches and monasteries throughout Rome
By initiating the canonization of scripture
By having the first version translated
By converting to Christianity
By initiating the canonization of scripture
How did the Council of Nicaea favor the ascent of Christianity?
It nullified the Law of Twelve Tables.
It established bread and wine as the symbols of sacred body and blood.
It legalized public worship of Christ.
It affirmed the divine status of Jesus Christ.
It affirmed the divine status of Jesus Christ.
How did Constantinism revise the role of the church and state?
It emphasized the unity of all naturally born Romans.
It focused on the necessity of an inclusive society without slavery.
It focused on the integration of church and state.
It emphasized the special role of a secular state.
It focused on the integration of church and state.
Why did Constantine initially convert to Christianity around 312CE?
Because he prayed to the pagan gods and they didn’t send help
Because he read the Bible for the first time and wanted a religion where all men would be equal under the eyes of the Lord
Because he prayed during the battle of Milvian Bridge and thought he saw the phrase by this sign you will conquer
Because he was frustrated with corruption and believed a new religion could help combat it
Because he prayed during the battle of Milvian Bridge and thought he saw the phrase by this sign you will conquer
How did the Edict of Milan impact the Christians?
It prevented Christians from going into military service, but gave them some measure of civil rights.
It banned all religions except Christianity, making it the only state religion.
It helped them by making Christianity legal, thus ending state-sponsored persecution.
It continued the long tradition implemented by emperors like Nero and Diocletian.
It helped them by making Christianity legal, thus ending state-sponsored persecution.
