Test 3 (Nine-Weeks Exam) Flashcards
in A.D. 313, Constantine granted toleration of worship by issuing what edict?
Edict of Milan
the Greek conqueror of Persia
Alexander the Great
The Roman emperor who selected his favorite horse to be a member of the Senate
Caligula
Hannibal was a leader of whom?
the Carthaginians
term given to non-Jews
Gentiles
city of Rome is located on what river?
Tiber River
the last great Assyrian king remembered for his cuneiform library
Ashurbanipal
Octavian defeated Antony’s fleet in battle near where?
Actium
the man remembered as the first Roman emperor to persecute Christians
Nero
the early Greek people who lived on the island of Crete
Minoans
the Hebrew who was the chief assistant to the Egyptian pharoah
Joseph
the first human king of Israel
Saul
where the first Christian church was located
Jerusalem
Why was Israel’s theocracy the best form of government?
There is no better ruler than God, and Israel did not need to look to a sinful man to solve their problems.
Why does the persecution of Christians fail to destroy Christianity?
The courage and testimony of those who die for their faith encourages others to become believers themselves.