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Early Christians were persecuted for their beliefs. Which belief in particular made others suspicious of Christians?

A
their refusal to worship Roman gods
B
their belief in the afterlife
C
their belief that Jesus was the son of God
D
their acceptance of Judaism
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Who is considered to be the most influential leader of the early Christian church?

A
Jesus
B
Paul
C
Constantine
D
John the Baptist
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Jesus’s disciples and followers spread the message of Christianity

A
by writing the Old Testament.
B
by co-opting Roman gods as a means of converting Romans.
C
by influencing every religious leader in the Jewish faith.
D
by traveling to speak to people across the Roman Empire.
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Why was the spread of Christianity to non-Jews significant?

A
It helped Christianity emerge as a separate faith.
B
It forced Christianity to evolve to meet followers’ needs.
C
It stopped the persecution of Christians at the hands of Romans.
D
It changed Christianity, as the religions encompassed different faiths.
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What makes Christianity a monotheistic religion?

A
Christianity requires practioners to pray daily.
B
Christianity teaches that Jesus was resurrected from the dead.
C
Christianity requires the worship of a single god.
D
Christianity teaches tolerance of other religions.
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Who was the Roman governor that ordered Jesus’s trial and execution?

A
Constantine
B
Pontius Pilate
C
Julius Caesar
D
Herod
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The teachings of Jesus could be best described as a focus on acceptance and love for

A
all, especially the poor and weak
B
true believers above all others.
C
those who became Christian.
D
Roman officials, to win their approval.
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Early Christianity is described as being a sect of Judaism. What is a sect?

A
a branch of a larger religious group
B
a religion that opposes the beliefs of another.
C
a fundamentalist branch within a larger religious group
D
a Christian group that operates within another religion
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Which aspect of the Roman Catholic Church established in the 300s remains today?

A
The Roman Catholic Church’s leader is still the bishop of Rome, or the pope.
B
The Roman Catholic Church remains the official church of the city of Rome.
C
The Roman Catholic Church remains the only official church.
D
The Roman Catholic Church’s power structure remains unchanged.
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What does Christianity have in common with Judaism?

A
Both are monotheistic.
B
Both require five daily prayers.
C
Both believe that Jesus is the son of God.
D
Both require tolerance of other religions.

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