Religion Test

What did Constantine attribute his victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge to?

God (After seeing the sign and hearing “In this sign you will conquer)

How did the Edict of Milan benefit Christianity? (short answer)

Legalizing it, granting religious toleration and restoring confiscated property, we weren't getting persecuted any more

Who was the bloodiest persecutor due to his desire to make Christians apostatize?

Decius, who wanted Christians to apostatize and return to pagen sacrifices

Emperor Diocletian was known for being what type of persecutor?

A systematic, harsh, and organized persecutor

T or F

This unit’s learning intention was for each student to be able to grasp how Christ laid the
foundation for the Church and how the Church grew despite great opposition/persecution.

True

T or F

The Edict of Milan was written by St. Paul in 313 AD.

False- Constantine and Licinius

_____ the total “repudiation” (rejection) of the Christian faith, was very common during the reign of Roman Emperor Decius

apostasy

______ contains the account of the Church
continuing the mission of Christ

The Acts of the Apostles

“The blood of the _____________________ is the ________________ of Christianity.”

Martyrs

Seed

______________ marked the beginning of indefectibility in the Church.

Constantine’s victory and the Edict of Milan (313 AD)

Were there any negative consequences from the Edict of Milan? Explain

(short answer)

Some Christians became complacent or lukewarm in their faith since persecution had previously strengthened commitment

Led to Political entanglement as the Church and the state became closely connected, sometimes leading to corruption or misuse of power

Who wrote Acts of the Apostles

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St. Clement of Rome

Wrote letter to Corinthians. First evidence of Papal primacy outside of Scripture.Third Successor of Peter (4th Pope)

St. Athanasius

Main opponent to heresy of Arianism; defended the incarnation

St. Jerome

Translated Bible into latin

St. Gregory the Great

Pope dedicated to monasticism; sent missionaries to Europe

St John Chrysostom

Converted people by masses; knowns as the golden