The Rise of Christianity

Question 1

Jesus of Nazareth (influence the development of Christianity)

Answer 1

preached many messages that touched all, no matter their class

Question 2

The Jews (influence the development of Christianity

Answer 2

They were monotheistic, and after Jesus’ death they carried on his messages since it didn’t interfere with their own beliefs; saw him as the King of Jews

Question 3

Pontius Pilate (influence the development of Christianity

Answer 3

Governor Pilate accused Jesus of defying the authority of Rome and had him killed; after his death three days later, Jesus was gone from his tomb and Gospels say he went to heaven and called him the Messiah (savior)

Question 4

Peter (influence the development of Christianity

Answer 4

referred as the “rock” on which the Christian Church would be built by Jesus; Petrine Theory

Question 5

Pax Romana (promote the spread of Christianity)

Answer 5

was safe to travel and they spoke a common language - being able to spread beliefs

Question 6

Paul (promote the spread of Christianity)

Answer 6

spent most of his life spreading and interpreting Christ’s teachings; missionary

Question 7

Constantine (promote the spread of Christianity)

Answer 7

had soldiers put the Christian symbol on their shields (due to a vision) and ended up winning during the battle for leadership of Rome; declared Christianity as an approved religion; Edict of Milan 313 CE

Question 8

Theodosius (promote the spread of Christianity)

Answer 8

made Christianity the empires official religion