View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who aided this leader in restoring peace?
(a) Licinius.
(b) Martinianus.
(c) Valens.
(d) Faustinus.

2. How old was Origen when his father was martyred?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Seventeen.
(d) Eleven.

3. Eusebius covers Dionysius's views on what festival?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Passover.
(c) Easter.
(d) Lenten.

4. The war destroyed ____________.
(a) Hope.
(b) Trust in the emperor.
(c) Food supplies.
(d) The connection between East and West.

5. Origen aimed to translate what?
(a) The Quran.
(b) The New Testament.
(c) Scripture.
(d) The Old Testament.

6. What does Eusebius instruct Paulinus to do?
(a) Put the seal on the book.
(b) Give copies of the book to the church leaders.
(c) Hide the book.
(d) Print the book.

7. Origen is an important church __________, so he is discussed at some length.
(a) Father.
(b) Leader.
(c) Cleaner.
(d) Member.

8. Constantine and his son Crispus reunited what lands to the Empire and men were no longer afraid?
(a) The Eastern.
(b) The Southern.
(c) The Northern.
(d) The Western.

9. According to Eusebius, did human initiative bring this change about?
(a) Yes, to some extent.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) Only at first.

10. The churches are all reestablished and dedication ceremonies are held where?
(a) In the squares.
(b) In large cathedrals.
(c) In all the churches.
(d) In the streets.

11. Cornelius was Bishop of Rome for how many years?
(a) Ten.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

12. The famous heretic Mani arose, announcing himself to be what?
(a) Jesus Christ.
(b) Moses.
(c) The Holy Ghost.
(d) God.

13. Dionysius then wrote another letter, recording whose view?
(a) His own.
(b) Cornelius'.
(c) Cyprian's.
(d) Stephen's.

14. Licinius dismissed who from his house and demanded demonic sacrifice?
(a) Non-Christians.
(b) Christians.
(c) His family.
(d) His friends.

15. The Emperor then _____________ his crimes against Christians.
(a) Recanted for.
(b) Supported.
(c) Ignored.
(d) Worried about.

Short Answer Questions

1. Origen observed what as a child and vowed to charge headlong into the fight for the faith?

2. Maxentius was defeated--Eusebius likens it to ____________.

3. The Roman Empire endured dissension among ___________.

4. At this time, the empire has two junior emperors, __________________, both of which often had rights of succession.

5. Maximan and Maxentius made an alliance and devoted themselves to ____________.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 385 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample