Lesson 24

Question 1

First Christian Emperor of Rome

Answer 1

Constantine the Great

Question 2

Christian bishop who counseled Constantine and helped convert him

Answer 2

Eusebius

Question 3

“By this sign thou shalt conquer.”

Answer 3

engraved on the cross in Constantine’s vision

Question 4

Military symbol with cross and Christ’s initials

Answer 4

Labarum

Question 5

city of Constantine; built in Byzantium (modern Turkey)

Answer 5

Constantinople

Question 6

What is the primary significance of Constantine’s rule? How did his reign affect Rome?

Answer 6

Constantine legalized Christianity in the Empire. He brought Christians into the government, improved the laws, attacked corruption, and disbanded the Praetorian Guard.

Question 7

Where did Constantine move the capital and why?

Answer 7

Constantine moved his capital to Byzantium because it was more central and convenient than Rome.

Question 8

What were Eusebius’ contributions to history?

Answer 8

Eusebius counseled Constantine and helped convert him to Christianity. Eusebius wrote the first history of the church.