Read the following quote from the article “First Churches of Jesus Cult”: “The traditional view was that early Christianity was not licensed, that it had to hide. . . .” Which of the following summarizes the experiences of early Christians in Judea?(1 point)
a.Christian worshippers gathered largely in churches.
b.The Roman Empire protected early Christians from persecution.
c.Christians met mainly in private homes of worshippers to avoid persecution.
d.Jews and Christians worshipped together in private homes.
c. Christians met mainly in private homes of worshippers to avoid persecution.
by communicating through word of mouth
Christianity became the new major religion of the empire.
c. Paul the apostle has vision of Jesus
Which answer choice summarizes how Jesus and the apostle Paul spread Christianity as they traveled the Roman world? (1 point)
Responses
by communicating through word of mouth
by communicating through word of mouth
by using the common language of the empire: Arabic
by using the common language of the empire: Arabic
through issuing the Edict of Milan
through issuing the Edict of Milan
by converting people forcefully
How was Roman society changed by the spread of Christianity? (1 point)
Responses
Roman society merged its polytheistic beliefs with Christianity.
Roman society merged its polytheistic beliefs with Christianity.
Christianity became the new major religion of the empire.
Christianity became the new major religion of the empire.
The persecution of Christians increased following the Edict of Milan.
The persecution of Christians increased following the Edict of Milan.
Different languages emerged from the spread of Christianity.
Finish constructing the following timeline. Which missing event coincides with the year?
Timeline: Spread of Christianity
4 CE birth of Jesus
30 CE Jesus crucified
36 CE
64 CE Great Fire of Rome occurs(1 point)
a. Edict of Milan issued
b. Council of Nicaea meets
c.Paul the apostle has vision of Jesus
d.Constantine’s conversion to Christianity