Theology III Period A Test 3 The Early Christians

Short Answer Name____________________

1. Where in the Bible is Christianity referred to as “the Way”?

2. If it is true that Nero set the fire in Rome on July 19, what was his
ultimate motivation? How did Christians prove to be expedient political
tools?

3. What was one of the accusations against Christians during the

persecutions?

4. Summarize Trajan’s Rescript.

5. What does St Ignatius have to say about the importance of the

episcopacy?

6. How did Hadrian’s Rescript improve the situation for Christians?

7. How did the emperor Septimus Severus threaten both Judaism and
Christianity?

8. What do the words “Ad Metalla” mean?

9. Who are probably the two most famous women victims of Septimus
Severus’ persecution?

10. St. Irenaeus was an important leader in which region of the empire?

11. How did the emperor Decius’ decision systematic persecution of

Christianity involve the bureaucracy of the state?

12. What was the name and the significance of the institution that Origen
led in Alexandria?

13. Emperor Valerian was no friend to Christians. What was his fate at the
hands of the Persians?
14. What was emperor Diocletian’s background and how did his Tetrarchy
only lead to a weakened Roman state?

15. Give one of the Four Edicts of Diocletian.

16. What attempted violence against St. Agnes was the fate of many young
women who refused to renounce their faith during Diocletian’s persecution?

17. What is the famous story about how Constantine won the Battle of Saxa
Rubra?

18. Discuss the importance of the Edict of Milan (AD 313).

Matching:
19. Ad Metalla _____ A. “House of Gold” Built by Nero
20. Apostacy _____ B. “Voice of the People” -common people
persecuting
21. Apostate _____ C. Literally means “To the Mines” – a
punishment
22. Domus Aurea _____ D. A person who denies the faith
altogether
23. Heretic _____ E. A person who denies 1 or more
doctrines of faith
24. Insulae _____ F. willful renunciation of the Faith in its
entirety
25. Tetrarchy _____ G. emperor’s policy: Death or Apostacy
26. Trajan’s Rescript _____ H. Diocletians division of the empire to 4 parts
27. Vox Populi _____ I. Wood or rubble housing for the poor of
Rome

Essay: modern-day martyrdom.

28. In Columbine, 17 year-old Cassie Bernall was shot because she said she
believed in God. How will you witness your faith in today’s world? What are
you willing to do to live for the one who died for you?
29. How do you witness to people of your age-group the teachings of Jesus
regarding pre-marital sex, live-in boyfriend/girlfriend, or other things that
offend Christian purity and holiness?

30. We have witnessed how modern-day human slavery is very real, and up
to 2 million young people are sold into slaver a year. What will you do to
help stop such things and to turn the tide of evil in the world?