Early Christianity

This passed a resolution designed to forbid all mimes and other theatrical spectacles in 692.

Name something in which the Christians were accused.

The more Christians were persecuted, the more the faith decreased.

What decreed excommunication for those who went to the theater rather than church on holy days?

Sarcophagi used relief sculpture to emphasize life, death, and afterlife.

How did Paul initially feel about the Christians?

These were underground chambers for burial outside of Rome.

Which hymnist was from the 4th century?

What important document marked the birth of Christian art in 313?

What is a church with a large oblong hall with two rows of columns and an apse at the east end?

Constantine was a Christian from birth.

Paul's message was that Jesus died for whom?

When were gladiatorial contests abolished?

Why wasn't early Christian music written down?

Identify the picture.

The Good Shepherd painting in St. Callixtus catacomb portrays Christ as a powerful ruler.

The first great basilicas were decorated with

The original followers of Jesus were all Jews.

Walls of the catacombs are decorated with paintings of Old and New Testament stories.

This art was the first to represent Biblical stories on a large scale.

Who made Christianity lawful again?

With whom did Christian music begin?

How did early Christian music survive?

What type of art was selectively used and became symbols of Christianity?

Identify the picture

The Roman Empire grew stronger as did Christianity in the first three centuries.

Early Christians met in Roman temples since the Roman Empire accepted the Hebrew god.

Why was the theatre a favorite target of the Christians?

When did Christianity first become illegal?

Identify the picture.