Chapter 22 Origins and Spread of Christianity
Why did the Jews distrust King Herod?
He was controlled by the Romans.
How was Jesus Christ executed?
He was crucified on a cross
Which teaching helped to spread Christianity in the Roman Empire?
Slaves and the poor could hope for a better life after death.
According to the earliest written accounts, what did Jesus emphasize in his teachings?
love
According to the gospels, where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
How did Emperor Constantine affect the spread of Christianity?
He freed Christians to worship openly
According to the New Testament, which event introduced Jesus's years of public preaching?
John the Baptist identified him as the Messiah
According to Jesus, what would the kingdom of God be like?
People would live according to God's will.
One example of a parable is a story about
a traveler helping an injured man.
Why did the Romans decide that Jesus should die on the cross?
The Romans routinely punished their enemies by hanging them from a cross
Why did Jesus preach mostly outdoors?
The crowds were too big to fit in the buildings.
How did the Romans kill many Christians?
They put them into areas so they could be publicly killed by animals.
What are the Gospels?
accounts of Jesus's life and teachings
The New Testament tells that the rulers of Jerusalem had Jesus arrested because they
feared he might lead a revolt.
Why did the Romans consider Jesus so dangerous that they decided to put him to death?
Jesus had such a large following that the Romans feared he might lead a revolt against Rome.
According to the New Testament, why did Jesus go to Jerusalem a few days before his execution?
to celebrate the festival of Passover
Jesus probably grew up in the family of
Carpenter in Nazareth
What is the main source of early information about the life of Jesus?
Gospels written in Greek by his followers
How was Paul important to the early development of Christianity?
He spread Christianity to people who were not Jews
How did Paul continue to have influence while in jail?
by writing letters
What did many Jews hope that a Messiah would do?
free them from a foreign power
The Edict of Milan gave Christians the right to
practice their religion openly.
Why did Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John write the gospels?
to spread the news of Jesus's life and teachings
