Four Gospels
Constantine Worksheet
Constantine Worksheet 2
Council of Nicea/Great Persecution
September to now
100

Name the 4 gospel writers.

Who are Matthew, Mark, Luke, John?

100

Who influenced him, in his family, to follow Christianity?

Who is his mother?

100

What was the job of his father?

What is a Roman general?

100

Who did the hierarchies of Rome believe in?(in general)

What are Gods? (With an s)

100

Is Ascension Thursday a Holy Day of Obligation?

What is Yes?
200

Who are the synoptic gospel writers, and how many are there?

Who are Matthew, Mark, Luke?  There are 3.

200

Who proclaimed Constantine emperor in 306 A.D.?

Who are his troops?

200

How long did Emperor Constantine rule for?

What is 31 years?

200

Who were the two main people responsible for the Great Persecution?

Who are Diocletian and Galerius?

200

What was the name of the place where the term Christian was first used?

What is Antioch, or modern day Turkey?

300

Why is Matthew's symbol an Angel?

What is because the first story in the gospel is an Angel appearing to Joseph?

300

What was one of Constantine's most significant achievements?

What is the Edict of Milan?

300

What was the name of the person that he fought against at the Milvian Bridge?

Who is Maxentius?

300

What were three things Roman soldiers were ordered to do to ruin Christianity?

What are: burning churches, looting buildings, and burned sacred books?

300

What is the most important symbol in Christianity?

What is the lamb?

400

Name the gospel writers who were also Apostles of Jesus Christ.

Who are Matthew and John?

400

What did the Edict of Milan allow to happen?

What is it allowed churches to be built, and for Christian leaders to gain influence?

400

What was the significance of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre?

What is that it is believed to be the site of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection?

400

What was the purpose of the Council of Nicaea?

What is to address disagreements within the Christian community?

400

Name how many languages Pope John Paul the second spoke?

What are nine?

500

What is Mark, the gospel writer, known for being?

What is a follower of Peter?

500

What exact words did Constantine reportedly see when he had a vision of a cross in the sky?

What is "In this sign, you will conquer"?

500

His actions helped to shape the future of Christianity, and its role in what civilization?

What is Western?

500

What did Roman soldiers do if you worshiped Christianity?

What is nothing, they didn't care?

500

What is the deadly sin that is the opposite of Kindness?

What is Envy?