Constantine the Great: Emperor and Christianity
Explore the life and legacy of Constantine the Great, focusing on his rise to power, the Battle of Milvian Bridge, and his pivotal role in the spread of Christianity within the Roman Empire.
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Constantine the Great: Emperor and Christianity
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. What famous battle did Constantine win in 312 CE, leading to his conversion to Christianity?
Battle of Actium
Battle of Cannae
Battle of Milvian Bridge
Battle of Zama
2. What important decree did Constantine issue in 313 CE, granting religious tolerance throughout the Roman Empire?
Edict of Nantes
Edict of Milan
Edict of Worms
Edict of Versailles
3. Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Byzantium, which he renamed .
4. The symbol Constantine saw in his vision before the Battle of Milvian Bridge was the .
5. Explain the significance of the Edict of Milan for Christians in the Roman Empire.
6. Constantine was the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity.
True
False
7. The Roman Empire remained entirely pagan after Constantine's reign.
True
False
8. Observe the image below of Constantine the Great. What details tell you about his status and the time period?
