Cambridge International AS Level · Biblical Studies (9484)

The Christian Church in the Roman world: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on The Christian Church in the Roman world.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which Roman historian provided an account of the Neronian persecution of Christians in his work Annals 15:44?

Question 2

1 mark

When discussing social distinctions and slavery in Roman society, what reason does Paul give in Galatians 3:28 for why social boundaries are broken down?

Question 3

1 mark

According to 1 Peter 3:1–2, what specific purpose or potential outcome is suggested for why Christian wives should be subject to their non-Christian husbands?

Question 4

1 mark

In Acts 16:16, while in Philippi, Paul and Silas were met by a slave girl who brought her owners a great deal of money by what means?

Question 5

1 mark

According to 1 Peter 2:13-17, what is the primary reason given for Christians to subject themselves to 'every human authority'?

Question 6

4 marks

Based on the teachings found in 1 Peter 2:13–17 regarding the relationship between Christians and external authorities, what are the two primary purposes for which God has instituted human governors and rulers?

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Question 7

4 marks

Explain how the riot of the silversmiths in Ephesus (Acts 19:23–41) illustrates the tension between the early Church and the economic interests of the local Roman world.

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Question 8

6 marks

(a) Explain the primary economic and religious reasons behind the riot of the silversmiths in Ephesus as recorded in Acts 19:23–41.
(b) Describe how the town clerk intervened to restore order and what advice he gave to the crowd regarding their grievances against Paul and his companions.

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