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Mac Master English Medium School
Subject : History
Class : VI (EM)
Chapter Two : Christianity
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MCQ
1. What was the main message of Jesus’s teachings?
a) To become powerful
b) To worship many gods
c) To love God and others
d) To fight and save the world
Ans : c
2. For how many days did Jesus appear to his followers after his resurrection?
a) 7 days
b) 30 days
c) 40 days
d) 33 days
Ans: c
3. In the beginning, among which group of people was Christianity most popular?
a) Soldiers
b) Slaves
c) Roman rulers
d) Popes
Ans: b
4. When was Jesus arrested?
a) At age of 33
b) At age of 30
c) At age of 35
d) Was never arrested
Ans: a
5. What does the Greek symbol Chi-Rho represent?
a) Peace
b) Jesus Christ
c) Fish
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d) The cross
Ans: b
6. Why did early Christians use secret signs?
a) To protect Jesus Christ
b) To fight with Romans
c) To hide from the Roman rulers
d) To find the Messiah
Ans: c
7. To which city was the capital of the Empire moved by Constantine?
a) Jerusalem
b) Constantinople
c) Rome
d) Byzantium
Ans: d
8. Who became the head of the Christian Church?
a) Roman Emperor
b) The Messiah
c) Bishop of Rome
d) Monks
Ans: c
9. What is the present name of the ancient city of Constantinople?
a) Rome
b) Iran
c) Istanbul
d) Turkey
Ans: c
10.Who were the last group of people to become Christians in the Roman Empire?
a) Eastern Germany
b) Eastern Ireland
c) Britain
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d) North Africa
Ans: a
11.Who called himself the Holy Roman Emperor?
a) Clovis
b) Constantine
c) Charlemagne
d) The pope
Ans: c
12.What was the common language spoken and written by churchmen in Europe?
a) Arabic
b) Spanish
c) European
d) Latin
Ans: d
13.During which time was the Gothic style of churches developed?
a) Roman Period
b) Middle ages
c) Modern era
d) Renaissance
Ans: b
14.What stories were told through the stained glass windows and statues in churches?
a) Stories of Bible
b) History of Kings
c) Stories of Roman Emperor
d) Stories of Messiah
Ans: a
15.What time period is known as the Dark Ages in the history of Christianity?
a) 4th to 9th centuries
b) 5th to 9th centuries
c) 15th to 19th centuries
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d) 4th to 15th centuries
Ans: b
True / False
1. After forty days of his execution, Jesus rose from the dead. (False)
C.A: After three days of his execution, Jesus rose from the dead.
2. In AD 800, Charlemagne was crowned by the Pope. (True)
3. Christianity spread fast from Israel to some parts of Asia Minor. ( False)
C.A: Christianity spread slowly from Israel to some parts of Asia Minor.
4. Clovis was the former king of the Franks. ( True)
5. The Pope was above all the kings in Europe. ( True)
6. All the churchmen in Europe spoke and wrote in - Spanish. (False)
C.A: All the churchmen in Europe spoke and wrote in Latin.
7. The monks were the advisers of the King. ( False)
C.A: The Bishops were the advisers of the King.
8. In the 4th to 6th century Ad, the Romans conquered Europe. (False)
C.A: In the 4th to 6th century Ad, barbarians conquered Europe.
9. From the 9th century onwards most of Western Europe was Christian. (True)
C.A: From the 9th century onwards most of Western Europe was Christian.
10.Many Christians were killed by the barbarians. (True)
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Short Questions
1. What was Chi-rho sign about?
Ans: Chi-rho was a secret sign used by the Christains. This sign was two Greek
letters for X and R. It stands for ‘Christos” representing Jesus Christ.
2. Why were the barbarians destroying the monasteries?
Ans: Many of the monasteries were destroyed by barbarians who wanted the gold
and silver vessels the monks kept in their monasteries.
3. According to the Christians, who was the representative of God?
Ans: The head of the Church, the Pope , was considered God’s representative on
Earth.
4. Who were Friars?
Ans: Friars were a kind of monk who did not live in a monastery, but wandered
all over the country. They preached as they went to the different villages.
5. Among which group of people was Christianity most popular?
Ans: In the beginning when Christianity was being spreaded slowly, it was mainly
popular with working people, slaves and women at that time.
6. Why were the Christians persecuted?
Ans: Some emperors thought the Christians were plotting against them or trying to
start a rebellion against them. Consequently, from time to time they were being
persecuted.
7. What was the ‘ Holy Roman Empire’ ?
Ans: Charlemagne conquered modern France, Belgium, Holland, northern Italy
and large parts of Germany and Austria. He called this the Holy Roman Empire.
8. What was the main feature of Gothic Church buildings?
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Ans: The main feature was their pointed arches, along with other elements like-
large wide glass windows , flying buttresses, ribbed vaults etc.
9. Who were Hermits?
Ans: Hermits are monks, nuns or ordinary people who tried to serve God by living
and praying alone. They often lived in caves or in lonely huts, in very bad
conditions.
10.What was Crucifixion?
Ans: This was the typical method of punishing serious criminals by the Romans.
They were nailed to a cross of wood and left there to die.
Broad Questions
1. Explain why was Christianity popular among certain groups of people in the
beginning?
Ans: The Christian religion was being spread slowly from Israel to other parts of
the world. However, when it finally reached Rome, it gained significant popularity
among working people, slaves and women. This was because most other Roman
religions at that time were focused on rituals and ceremonies and did not allow
women or slaves to take part. In contrast, Christianity emphasizes peace, love and
moral behaviour. It gave ordinary people some hope of a better life after death and
promoted values of equality. As a result, many ordinary people including slaves
and women were drawn to the Christian faith.
2. How did the Church help people during the time when most Europeans
converted to Christianity?
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Ans: The Pope was considered more powerful than any king in Europe. This
authority helped maintain peace between nations. The Church could protect people
who were being mistreated and pressure cruel kings to be fair. It also gave people
time to rest and enjoy life by not allowing work on Sundays or holidays. Many of
the king’s advisers were important members of the Church, so they helped in
making laws and important decisions. Since all church officials used Latin,
scholars could travel or communicate easily. The Church also offered
opportunities to join the Church. Some children from peasant families might
become monks, and eventually rise to important positions. In these ways, the
Church played a major role in the lives of people in early European history.
