Christianity in Egypt and North Africa (200-300 C.E.)
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During the period from 200-300 C.E., what was the role of the Bishops in Egypt?

  • Controlling the Roman provinces to the West
  • Converting pagans to Christianity
  • Leading the persecutions against Christians
  • Directing the local churches (correct)
  • What was the impact of the intermittent persecutions on Egyptian Christians?

  • Caused a mass exodus out of Egypt
  • Led to a decline in the number of Bishops
  • Forced conversion to paganism
  • Strengthened their faith (correct)
  • How did the Church in North Africa respond to persecution by some Roman Emperors?

  • They moved to areas without persecution and spread the gospel (correct)
  • They sought military protection
  • They abandoned their faith
  • They engaged in armed resistance
  • What is the significance of the number of Bishops increasing from 70 to 250 in North Africa by 300 C.E.?

    <p>Shows growth and organization within the Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the first evidence of Christianity in Roman Africa found?

    <p>Carthage (Tunisia)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the available records indicate about Christians in Carthage (Tunisia) around 180 C.E.?

    <p>Twelve Christians were martyred in that city</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What Latin phrase did Tertullian use to describe the rapid spread of Christianity in the cities of North Africa?

    <p>hesternisumus et vestraomniimplevimus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which areas did Tertullian mention as being filled with Christianity according to the text?

    <p>cities, islands, forts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT mentioned by Tertullian as a place where Christians had made an impact?

    <p>gardens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Tertullian, what was the only thing left untouched by Christians in the areas they spread to?

    <p>temples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Tertullian view Rome in relation to African Christianity?

    <p>As a nearby See of apostolic foundation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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