Q.1 Who is considered the founder of Christianity?
Paul of Tarsus
Jesus Christ
Constantine the Great
Augustine of Hippo
Explanation - Jesus Christ is regarded as the founder of Christianity, whose teachings form the basis of the religion.
Correct answer is: Jesus Christ
Q.2 Which text is considered the central religious scripture of Christianity?
Quran
Torah
Bible
Vedas
Explanation - The Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, is the central religious text for Christians.
Correct answer is: Bible
Q.3 Which Roman emperor legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire?
Julius Caesar
Constantine the Great
Nero
Diocletian
Explanation - Emperor Constantine issued the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, granting religious tolerance to Christians.
Correct answer is: Constantine the Great
Q.4 What was the primary reason for the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire?
Military conquest
Trade networks
Appeal of its message
Political coercion
Explanation - Christianity spread widely due to its message of salvation, hope, and eternal life, which appealed to diverse social classes.
Correct answer is: Appeal of its message
Q.5 Who is regarded as the first pope of the Roman Catholic Church?
Peter
Paul
Augustine
Leo I
Explanation - Saint Peter, one of Jesus’ twelve apostles, is considered the first pope, establishing the papal tradition.
Correct answer is: Peter
Q.6 Which council was the first ecumenical council of the Christian Church?
Council of Nicaea
Council of Trent
Council of Chalcedon
Council of Jerusalem
Explanation - The Council of Nicaea (325 AD) was the first ecumenical council, addressing key doctrines like the nature of Christ.
Correct answer is: Council of Nicaea
Q.7 What was the Edict of Milan?
A decree establishing Christianity as the state religion
A decree legalizing Christianity
A law banning Christianity
A treaty between Christian and pagan leaders
Explanation - The Edict of Milan, issued by Constantine in 313 AD, legalized Christianity and allowed freedom of worship.
Correct answer is: A decree legalizing Christianity
Q.8 Which language was primarily used in early Christian writings?
Latin
Greek
Hebrew
Aramaic
Explanation - Early Christian texts, including the New Testament, were primarily written in Koine Greek, the common language of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Correct answer is: Greek
Q.9 Who played a major role in spreading Christianity to non-Jewish communities?
Peter
Paul of Tarsus
John the Baptist
Marcus Aurelius
Explanation - Paul of Tarsus, also known as Saint Paul, undertook missionary journeys and wrote letters to early Christian communities.
Correct answer is: Paul of Tarsus
Q.10 What was one of the main reasons Christianity faced persecution in its early years?
It threatened Roman religious traditions
Christians refused to pay taxes
It promoted military conquest
It supported slavery
Explanation - Christians refused to worship Roman gods or the emperor, which was seen as undermining state authority.
Correct answer is: It threatened Roman religious traditions
Q.11 Which emperor is known for severe persecution of Christians before Constantine?
Nero
Trajan
Hadrian
Marcus Aurelius
Explanation - Emperor Nero (54–68 AD) blamed Christians for the Great Fire of Rome and initiated brutal persecutions.
Correct answer is: Nero
Q.12 What is the significance of the term 'apostle' in Christianity?
A religious leader
A missionary sent to spread Jesus' teachings
A type of religious scripture
A church building
Explanation - An apostle is someone chosen to preach the message of Jesus and establish Christian communities.
Correct answer is: A missionary sent to spread Jesus' teachings
Q.13 Which Roman city became an important center of Christianity by the 4th century?
Athens
Rome
Alexandria
Constantinople
Explanation - Rome became the seat of the papacy and a key center of Christianity, especially after Constantine's support.
Correct answer is: Rome
Q.14 Which Christian practice helped unify the early Church across regions?
Baptism
Fasting
Pilgrimage
Monasticism
Explanation - Baptism was a ritual that formally initiated individuals into the Christian faith, creating a sense of unity.
Correct answer is: Baptism
Q.15 Which heresy claimed that Jesus was not divine but only human?
Arianism
Gnosticism
Nestorianism
Pelagianism
Explanation - Arianism denied the full divinity of Christ and was condemned at the Council of Nicaea.
Correct answer is: Arianism
Q.16 What role did monasteries play in the spread of Christianity?
Military defense
Centers of learning and worship
Trading posts
Political courts
Explanation - Monasteries preserved knowledge, educated clergy, and served as spiritual centers for communities.
Correct answer is: Centers of learning and worship
Q.17 Who wrote 'Confessions', an influential Christian theological work?
Thomas Aquinas
Augustine of Hippo
Jerome
Benedict of Nursia
Explanation - Augustine's 'Confessions' reflects on his spiritual journey and became foundational for Christian thought.
Correct answer is: Augustine of Hippo
Q.18 Which sacrament is considered the central act of Christian worship?
Baptism
Eucharist
Confirmation
Marriage
Explanation - The Eucharist, or Holy Communion, commemorates Jesus' Last Supper and is central to Christian worship.
Correct answer is: Eucharist
Q.19 Which Christian tradition emphasizes the authority of the pope?
Eastern Orthodox
Roman Catholic
Protestant
Coptic
Explanation - The Roman Catholic Church regards the pope as the supreme spiritual leader with authority over all Christians.
Correct answer is: Roman Catholic
Q.20 What was the main objective of the early Church councils?
To elect new popes
To standardize Christian beliefs
To organize military campaigns
To collect taxes
Explanation - Church councils addressed heresies and clarified doctrines to maintain unity in Christian teachings.
Correct answer is: To standardize Christian beliefs
Q.21 Which early Christian scholar translated the Bible into Latin?
Augustine of Hippo
Jerome
Origen
Clement of Alexandria
Explanation - Saint Jerome translated the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate), making it accessible throughout the Roman Empire.
Correct answer is: Jerome
Q.22 Which city became the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire and a major Christian center?
Rome
Antioch
Constantinople
Alexandria
Explanation - Constantinople, founded by Constantine, became a major center of Christianity and the capital of the Byzantine Empire.
Correct answer is: Constantinople
Q.23 What does the term 'Christianization' refer to?
Persecution of Christians
Conversion of people to Christianity
Writing of Christian texts
Building of monasteries
Explanation - Christianization is the process by which societies or individuals adopted Christianity as their religion.
Correct answer is: Conversion of people to Christianity
Q.24 Which event marked the official adoption of Christianity as the state religion of the Roman Empire?
Edict of Milan
Council of Nicaea
Edict of Thessalonica
Fall of Rome
Explanation - The Edict of Thessalonica (380 AD) under Emperor Theodosius I made Nicene Christianity the official state religion of the Roman Empire.
Correct answer is: Edict of Thessalonica
Q.25 Which early Christian leader is known for his missionary journeys across Asia Minor and Greece?
Peter
Paul of Tarsus
John the Apostle
Mark the Evangelist
Explanation - Paul traveled extensively, establishing Christian communities and writing letters that became part of the New Testament.
Correct answer is: Paul of Tarsus