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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. During this time, the lineage of the Jerusalem _______________ was rediscovered.

2. Who did Vespasian try to wipe out?

3. Tiberius died after _____________ years in power in 37 A.D.

4. Against whose heresy did Apolinarius and Musanus fight?

5. Bishop Soter was followed by ____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Eusebius say about Gaul?

2. What happened during the reign of Marcu Aurelius?

3. Describe Christian doctrines, according to Eusebius.

4. What does Eusebius first discuss in this chapter?

5. What did Herod do regarding the news of Christ's birth? How did this affect him and his family?

6. What does Eusebius say about the Gospels?

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

8. What happened under Claudius' reign? How was this predicted?

9. Who was Pantaenus?

10. What is the great debate with Marcion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

When Maximian replaced Diocletian, Christians in the East and West were treated differently.

Part 1) How were they treated prior to this? How did their treatment change? What caused this change?

Part 2) Compare the Church in the East and West today. What may have lead to these differences?

Part 3) Do you believe God wants all Christians to worship Him the same way? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Origen is an important character in this book.

Part 1) Describe Origen. How is he important in this book? How does he influence Christianity?

Part 2) What are influences of Origen's? How do these affect his beliefs and actions? How do his teachings affect others?

Part 3) Who influences you? Why? Who do you influence?

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