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