He was the Caeser who persecuted Christians, but at the end of his life, requested prayer.
Who was Diocletian?
100
This was the birthplace of Hellenization. MAP IT! : )
What is Greece?
100
Writers who explain and defend Christian beliefs.
Who are the apologists?
100
This heresy taught that Paul's writing were the only acceptable writings, with the exception of some parts of Luke. It was a combination of Gnosticism and its leader, Marcion's beliefs.
What is Marcionism?
100
Name the period and era of this time.
What is the Ancient Church? What is the infant church?
200
The bishop of Smyrna, who was devoted to preserving and spreading the true faith. He is remembered as saying "For eighty-six years I have been his servant and he has never done me wrong; how can I blaspheme my king who saved me?" He was martyred for refusing to recant.
Who is Polycarp?
200
This was the site of the Pentecost. MAP IT! : )
What is Jerusalem?
200
Hermits promoted and practiced a lifestyle of this when they withdrew to caves, tombs, or deserts to practice holiness in isolation.
What is asceticism?
200
This heresy taught that Jesus was begotten by God and therefore had a beginning - making him lesser than the father. It was denounced at the Council of Nicea in AD 325.
What is Arianism
200
Name the dates of this time.
What is AD 3-325?
300
This man wrote over 200 works. He lived an ascetic life of much prayer and little sleep. He also took Matthew 19:12 to heart, and became a Eunuch to avoid temptation.
What is Origen?
300
This is the place Paul was jailed. MAP IT! : )
What is Rome?
300
These are the officially recognized books of the Bible which are accepted as Holy Scripture.
What is the canon?
300
This heresy taught that the material world was evil and that is had secret knowledge. Only your group knew the truth.
What is Gnosticism?
300
Name the epoch or event that marks the beginning of this time period.
What is Pentecost?
400
The apologist who sought to explain the Christian doctrines of the Trinity and the Incarnation.
Who is Justin Martyr?
400
This city, once named after an emperor, is now called Istanbul. MAP IT! : )
What is Constantinople?
400
This is the group of writings that are received by some Christians as an authentic part of scripture, but are rejected by others (including the protestant church).
What is the apocrypha?
400
This heresy celebrated the ancient Persian god, Mithras, the god of light. A follower had to fight their way through the seven planets to ascend to their heavenly home.
What is Mithrianism?
400
Name the pivotal person of this time period (the office of a person who had major influence), and give an example.
What is the bishop? Who was Ignatius, Polycarp, Irenaeus, or Augustine?
500
The bishop of Hippo who confronted two heresies, and whose many writings are referred to be Martin Luther and John Calvin during the time of the reformation. His devout mother prayed for him for many years before he was finally saved.
Who is Augustine?
500
This was the location of the Council that defended against Arianism. MAP IT!
What is Nicea?
500
A doctrinal heresy denounced by the Council of Nicea in AD 325.
What is Arianism?
500
This group claimed it had a new revelation. The kingdom of heaven would descend into Phrygia in Asia minor, and held high standards of holiness for its members.
What is Montanism?
500
Two foes of the infant church.
Who are Diocletian, Nero, Trajan, Decius, Domitian, Hadrian, Marcus Aurelius, or Septimus Servus?