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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cultural period preceded the rise of Christianity in Egypt?

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

What dynasty ruled Egypt before the spread of Christianity?

<p>Ptolemaic dynasty (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with introducing Christianity to Alexandria?

<p>Saint Mark (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During whose reign did the local disorder occur in Alexandria?

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

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

<p>He was martyred (B)</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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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