Christianity's Impact in the Roman Empire Quiz
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How did the Jewish authorities perceive the followers of Jesus after his death?

  • As irrelevant to their own religious practices
  • As allies due to their shared religious beliefs
  • As potential trade partners
  • As a threat due to their views of a new kingdom and king (correct)
  • As potential military allies against the Romans
  • How did the Roman authorities perceive the followers of Jesus after his death, according to Prof McDonnell?

  • As irrelevant to the stability of the Roman Empire
  • As potential allies in maintaining Roman authority
  • As a potential economic threat
  • As suspicious due to the recent origin of Christianity and the execution of Jesus as a criminal (correct)
  • As a peaceful religious group
  • What made Christianity peculiar to a Roman's point of view?

  • Its recent origin with a particular individual who was executed as a criminal (correct)
  • Its association with Roman mythology
  • Its acceptance of Roman religious practices
  • Its strong ties to the Roman Senate
  • Its military prowess
  • What impact did Christianity have on the lives of Christians living in the Roman Empire?

    <p>Increased suspicion and persecution from both Jewish and Roman authorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Roman authorities perceive Christianity as a threat?

    <p>Due to the views of a new kingdom and king</p> Signup and view all the answers

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