Introduction to Christianity

Question 1

When and where did Christianity begin?

Answer 1

Christianity began in Judea in the present day Middle East

Question 2

Which Emperor converted to Christianity?

Answer 2

The Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity

Question 3

In what year did Constantine lift the ban on Christianity?

Answer 3

Constantine lifted the ban on Christianity in the year 313 A.D

Question 4

In which two places did Christianity originate?

Answer 4

Judaea and Galilee

Question 5

Who are the most central figures in the early formation of the Christian Faith?

Answer 5

Peter, James, John and Paul

Question 6

What is Peter’s description?

Answer 6

Peter was one of Jesus’ 12 disciples and when he first appeared in the gospels he was called Simon.

Peter once denied knowing Jesus and after Jesus’ death he became one of the first leaders of the Church and his work can be found in the book of Acts.

Question 7

Why did Jesus name Simon “Peter”?

Answer 7

Jesus gave Simon the name Peter as it means ‘rock’ which signifies the rock on which the church would be built