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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. First, Eusebius discusses how the apostles lived when?

2. Hadrian prevented Christians from what?

3. The story of Christ's ascension spread across the world ____________.

4. His initial followers were unusually ______________, as the Scripture taught they would be.

5. Who was the Syrian governor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened during the reign of Marcu Aurelius?

2. Who are the apostles that Eusebius lists who were scattered throughout the world? What does the author say about these men?

3. What did having a foreign king do to the Jewish people?

4. What does Eusebius first discuss in this chapter?

5. Who was Simon the Magus?

6. Describe Christian doctrines, according to Eusebius.

7. What does Eusebius affirm through Christ?

8. What does Eusebius say about the Gospels?

9. Who was Pantaenus?

10. What does Eusebius say about Justin's martyrdom? What else does Eusebius say about Justin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Maximin could not tolerate and end to persecution.

Part 1) Why could he not tolerate peace? How did he deal with this? How did this affect the Church?

Part 2) How is persecution a theme in this book? What is the purpose of this theme?

Part 3) Can peace be tolerated today? Why or why not? Will world peace ever exist? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Licinius went the way of Maxentius and Maximin.

Part 1) Who was Licinius? How did he go the way of Maxentius and Maximin? What led to this?

Part 2) How does the author prove that Licinius' actions were wrong? Would you agree? Why or why not?

Part 3) How do people today act like these men? What leads to this sort of behavior?

Essay Topic 3

An issue regarding baptism is brought up.

Part 1) What is this issue? Who brings up this issue? Why is this issue brought up?

Part 2) Do you agree, regarding this issue? Why or why not? Would the Church today agree with you? Why or why not?

Part 3) What other issues are discussed in this book? How are they important? What issues exist in the Church today? Why?

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