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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cerdo introduced the ___________ heresy.

2. The Romans changed Jerusalem's name to _______ and the Church was composed of Gentiles.

3. What event closes the chapter?

4. Only as of late, in Eusebius's time, have Christians become what?

5. Paul wrote ___________ epistles, although some rejected Hebrews due to the testimony of the Roman Church.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the great debate with Marcion?

2. Describe Christian doctrines, according to Eusebius.

3. When was Christ recorded? How was this affirmed?

4. What did Quadratus send Hadrianus? What did Aristedes leave behind?

5. Name two heretics mentioned in the last chapter. What is significant about these two?

6. What happened after Christ's ascension?

7. What does Eusebius say about Polycarp?

8. Who was Pantaenus?

9. What still takes place in the twelfth century? What has changed?

10. What happened in Hardian's eighteenth year of ruling?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Maximin could not tolerate and end to persecution.

Part 1) Why could he not tolerate peace? How did he deal with this? How did this affect the Church?

Part 2) How is persecution a theme in this book? What is the purpose of this theme?

Part 3) Can peace be tolerated today? Why or why not? Will world peace ever exist? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Simon the Magus originated every heresy.

Part 1) Describe Simon the Magus. What are these heresies? How did he lead people astray, according to the author? Why was he unable to organize a body of believers? How did this affect him?

Part 2) Name two other important heretics described in this book. How do they compare to Simon the Magus?

Part 3) Does heresy still exist? If so, how do Christians deal with it? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 3

The author frequently makes lists of the various Roman rulers and Bishops.

Part 1) Describe these lists. Name and describe two Bishops and two Roman rulers from these lists. How are these leaders important to this book?

Part 2) Compare the Roman rulers to the Bishops. How do they all influence society and the general population?

Part 3) How do leaders today influence the populace? Are they as influential as those leaders mentioned in the book? Why or why not?

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