Quiz 10-2 (The Christian Church)
Roman officials saw the ___________ as a threat to the government.
Christians
In A.D. 312, the Roman Emperor _____________ accepted Christianity.
Constantine
martyr
a person willing to die for his or her beliefs
clergy
leaders of the church
The bishop of Rome was also known by the title
pope.
laity
regular church members
The Gospels, which record the life and teaching of Jesus, together form part of
the New Testament.
doctrine
the official church teaching
hierarchy
the organization of different levels of authority
What group is found at the top of the early Christian church hierarchy?
the patriarchs