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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. Luke was Paul's companion during this time and wrote both _________________.

2. In a war when Aurelius's men were parched, the Melitene Legion, who were Christians, prayed for what and God answered them?

3. First, Eusebius discusses how the apostles lived when?

4. Soon after Christ's death, ___________ was martyred, the first Christian to die for Christ.

5. Apparently over ___________ Jews died, according to Eusebius all over the Roman Empire.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Eusebius say about Josephus?

2. What does Eusebius say about Justin's martyrdom? What else does Eusebius say about Justin?

3. What did the Jews do to the Christians?

4. What is said about Alcibiades?

5. What does Eusebius say about Gaul?

6. Who are the apostles that Eusebius lists who were scattered throughout the world? What does the author say about these men?

7. Who was Pantaenus?

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

9. What does Eusebius say about Polycarp?

10. What were Christ's predictions that Eusebius said came to pass as He had foretold?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Church is reestablished at the end of the book.

Part 1) Describe the reestablishing of the Church. How has this influenced the Church as we know it today?

Part 2) How has the Church evolved throughout the book? Does it still base itself in the teachings of the Bible? Why or why not?

Part 3) How has the Church changed from this point at the end of the book until today? Is it as strong? Why or why not? Is it relevant today? Why or why not? Is the Church needed today? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Many martyrs "came to their glory."

Part 1) What is a martyr? What is meant by this statement? What does it reveal about the author's belief regarding martyrdom?

Part 2) Why would someone choose to be a martyr? Does martyrdom benefit the Christian Church? Why or why not?

Part 3) Does martyrdom occur today? If so, give an example. If not, why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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