Section 1 Part 3 Quiz Questions

Question 1

Christianity’s belief in one God was a problem for the Roman Empire because Christians would not

Answer 1

perform the rituals believed to hold the Empire together

Question 2

Which of these was a political or social factor that lead to the spread of Christianity?

Answer 2

Roman roads were well maintained and guarded; ships readily available
the Roman Empire had a common language and culture
it was easy for Christian evangelists to preach to Jews in Gentile areas

Question 3

Diocletian’s edicts against Christians

Answer 3

imprisoned clergy
destroyed churches and sacred books
enslaved servants who were Christian

Question 4

Christians in the Roman Empire were accused of

Answer 4

atheism
treason
cannibalism

Question 5

Rome is called the See of Peter because

Answer 5

Peter emerged as the Bishop of Rome, so Rome has primacy

Question 6

Early Christian apologetic texts

Answer 6

explained why Christianity is reasonable, credible and respectable
exposed the errors of heresies and contrasted them with the true faith
used knowledge from Greek and Roman philosophy to defend Christianity

Question 7

Apostates

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renounced their Christian faith

Question 8

Where did early Christians gather to worship?

Answer 8

in people’s homes or houses dedicated to the Church

Question 9

The worship of early Christians consisted of

Answer 9

a collection for the poor
breaking of the bread
reading the Scripture
a kiss of peace

Question 10

The process of becoming a Christian is the ___________ and new Christians were baptised at _____________________.

Answer 10

catechumenate, Easter Vigil

Question 11

Decius required all Roman citizens to ________________ and issued __________________ to show that they had done it

Answer 11

offer sacrifices to the Roman gods; certificates of compliance

Question 12

Valerian at first appeared friendly to the Christians but then targeted

Answer 12

bishops and cemetaries

Question 13

One who speaks or writes in defense of something or someone

Answer 13

apologist

Question 14

Synonym for the word “elder” and an alternative word for priest

Answer 14

presbyter

Question 15

The assembly of bishops, headed by the pope

Answer 15

College of Bishops

Question 16

Bishop of Antioch who was taken to Rome for not renouncing his faith and who wrote letters to the Christians on the way

Answer 16

Ignatius

Question 17

Bishop of Lyons who wrote apologetic works against heretics

Answer 17

Irenaeus

Question 18

Gentile from Samaria who became a Christian and who wrote apologetic texts explaining his conversion and worship

Answer 18

Justin Martyr

Question 19

The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles, it is a pastoral manual for the early Christian community

Answer 19

the Didache

Question 20

Witness to the saving message of Christ through the sacrifice of one’s life

Answer 20

martyrdom

Question 21

They form the domestic church and witness to God’s love in the whole world

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laity

Question 22

Successors of the apostles with 3 main jobs: teaching, performing sacraments, and governing the Church

Answer 22

bishops

Question 23

The role of the ______ is one of service, particularly to the poor, though they also assist at Mass and preach.

Answer 23

deacon

Question 24

The seat of central administration of the Church, under the leadership of the Pope

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Holy See

Question 25

A small, localized church community, generally defined by a boundary

Answer 25

parish

Question 26

Governed by a bishop, it is made up of all Catholics usually within a specific geographical territory.

Answer 26

diocese

Question 27

Gathering at the request of the pope for the purpose of discussing a particular topic of relevance to the Church

Answer 27

synod

Question 28

The chief diocese of an ecclesiastical province

Answer 28

archdiocese

Question 29

Held upon the death or resignation of a pope in order to elect a new pope

Answer 29

conclave

Question 30

A gathering of bishops from around the world to review or establish Church teaching

Answer 30

ecumenical council

Question 31

Constantine had a vision the night before his battle with Maxentius. What did he see?

Answer 31

a symbol for Christ with the words, “in this sign you will conquer”

Question 32

Decree signed by Constantine and Licinius that declared religious toleration in the Roman Empire

Answer 32

Edict of Milan

Question 33

What changes did the Edict of Milan bring to the lives of Christians?

Answer 33

return of confiscated property
Christian clergy exempt from taxes
building of churches
worshiping freely with out fear of persection

Question 34

what changes did the edict of milan bring into the lives of christians in the roman empire

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churches were built, private pagan sacrifices were banned, christian priests were exempted from taxes

Question 35

choose one of the early apologists and give a brief summary of his work and teachings

Answer 35

Augustine- a bishop who changed biblical exegesis; Tertullian- wrote to Roman Pagans, used pagan language to show that things are being fulfilled

Question 36

where did the early christians gather to worship

Answer 36

in homes donated to the church, in cemeteries

Question 37

what about their worship practices caused suspicion among their roman neighbors

Answer 37

the refused to worship roman Gods or do sacrifices, misunderstood how only people who were fully initiated to the church could go to masses and such

Question 38

tertullian has said, the blood of marrtyrs is the seed of christians. explain how this statement is borne out in early history of the church

Answer 38

people were inspired by how people were willing to die for their faith because they believed in it so strongly