1. Factors that Helped the Spread of Christianity
Areas controlled by the Romans were peaceful
Well constructed roads made traveling easier
The common language made it easier for people from different parts of the empire to communicate
People liked the hopeful message of Christianity, and Christianity provided them comfort with God’s love and the promise of heaven/a better afterlife
The members of Christian communities helped each other out

2. Why did the Romans treat Christians so badly?
They thought Christians were dangerous
They thought Christians were a threat to the empire
Christians did not practice Roman religion and criticized some Roman religious practice
Christians did not support warfare and would not serve in the Roman army

3. #7
False
Nero blamed the Christians for the fire

4. #8
False
Diocletian persecuted the Christians

5. #9
False
Constantine supported Christianity

6. #10
True

7. #11 False Constantine built churches in Rome and Jerusalem
But Theodosius did ban Greek and Roman religions and make Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire

8. #13
Patriarchs – the leading archbishops in major cities (Rome, Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, Jerusalem)

9. #14
Archbishop – in charge of entire region

10. #15
Bishops – explain Christian belief, supervise several churches

11. #16
Priests – lead worship services, manage local church activities

12. List the main writings that make up the Old and New Testament
Old Testament – Jewish sacred writings (the Torah/the Hebrew Bible)
New Testament – 4 gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John), writings of Paul, and the writings of other early Christian leaders

13. What was the major difference between Roman Catholic Christians and Eastern Orthodox Christians?
The Bishop of Rome claims power over all the other bishops – becomes the Pope
Claims he had received authority from the apostle Peter, plus his diocese was in Rome (the capital of the Roman Empire)
Roman Catholics accept the authority of the Pope, while Eastern Orthodox Christians do not.