Early Christian Communities and Beliefs Quiz

Test your knowledge on key figures, events, and beliefs in early Christianity with this quiz. From the spread of Christianity to theological controversies, explore Patristics now!

#1

Who is considered one of the key figures in the spread of Christianity?

Socrates
Paul the Apostle
Buddha
Confucius
#2

In the context of early Christian art, what is a common symbol representing Christ?

Dove
Fish
Elephant
Butterfly
#3

Who is considered the first Christian martyr, stoned to death for his faith?

Stephen
Philip
Barnabas
Timothy
#4

Who is known as the 'Apostle to the Gentiles' for his missionary work spreading Christianity beyond the Jewish community?

Peter
John
James
Paul
#5

What is the term for the period of fasting and penance observed by Christians before Easter?

Lent
Advent
Epiphany
Pentecost
#6

Which event is often considered the starting point of the Christian Church?

The Crucifixion
The Resurrection
The Last Supper
The Pentecost
#7

Who was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity?

Augustus
Nero
Constantine the Great
Julius Caesar
#8

Which early Christian theologian is known for his 'Confessions' and 'City of God'?

Saint Augustine
Saint Athanasius
Saint Jerome
Saint Ambrose
#9

What is the term for the study of the end times and the ultimate destiny of humanity in Christian theology?

Christology
Eschatology
Soteriology
Pneumatology
#10

Which Roman emperor initiated the Great Persecution of Christians in the early 4th century AD?

Diocletian
Nero
Trajan
Constantine the Great
#11

Which council in 325 AD addressed the Arian controversy and formulated the Nicene Creed?

Council of Ephesus
First Council of Nicaea
Council of Chalcedon
Council of Trent
#12

What is the significance of the Edict of Milan issued in 313 AD?

Legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire
Banned Christianity in the Roman Empire
Declared Christianity as the state religion
Ordered the destruction of Christian scriptures
#13

Which early Christian document contains a set of ethical teachings and is often considered a guide for Christian living?

The Didache
The Gospel of Thomas
The Acts of the Apostles
The Epistle to the Romans
#14

Who was the bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa and a prominent Christian theologian in the 5th century?

Saint Ignatius
Saint Irenaeus
Saint Augustine
Saint Polycarp
#15

What is the term for the Christian doctrine that the bread and wine used in the Eucharist become the actual body and blood of Christ?

Transubstantiation
Consubstantiation
Real Presence
Eucharistic Sacrifice

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