Early Christian Art in Egypt
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Early Christian Art in Egypt

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What event led to the Egyptian Church starting its calendar?

  • The establishment of the Ptolemaic kingdom
  • The conversion of Constantine to Christianity
  • The conquests of Alexander the Great
  • The persecution of Christians (correct)
  • In what year did the Egyptian Church start its calendar?

  • 100 A.D.
  • 200 A.D.
  • 300 A.D.
  • 284 A.D. (correct)
  • What was the 'Era of Martyrs' commemorating?

  • The birth of Jesus Christ
  • The reign of the Ptolemaic dynasty
  • The persecution of Christians (correct)
  • The spread of Hellenistic culture
  • What was the societal context during the start of the Egyptian Church's calendar?

    <p>The persecution of Christians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical period is often associated with the spread of Hellenistic culture?

    <p>The conquests of Alexander the Great</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event contributed to the spread of Christianity among the Egyptians?

    <p>The arrival of the Holy Family to Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cultural period preceded the rise of Christianity in Egypt?

    <p>Hellenistic period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What dynasty ruled Egypt before the spread of Christianity?

    <p>Ptolemaic dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Holy Family's arrival in Egypt?

    <p>The creation of a new folkloric art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the context in which the new folkloric art emerged in Egypt?

    <p>The rise of Christianity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with introducing Christianity to Alexandria?

    <p>Saint Mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the local disorder during the reign of Trajan?

    <p>The destruction of many buildings and historic sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During whose reign did the local disorder occur in Alexandria?

    <p>Trajan's reign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the fate of Mark, who introduced Christianity to Alexandria?

    <p>He was martyred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which century A.D. did the events mentioned in the passage take place?

    <p>1st century A.D.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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