Origins of Christianity
What is one reason Jesus was arrested? He challenged the authority of the priests. He attempted to create a Jewish government. He gave his apostles the power to forgive sins. He established a number of Christian churches.
He challenged the authority of the priests.
What was Paul's relationship with Christianity? He criticized Christians for their belief in salvation. He practiced Christianity throughout his whole life. He converted to Christianity after having a vision of Jesus. He rejected Christianity when he traveled to different regions.
He converted to Christianity after having a vision of Jesus.
How did Jesus teach people? He created new laws. He wrote letters to friends. He instructed through parables. He established religious schools.
He instructed through parables.
Why is the pope an important figure in Christianity? He is part of the Trinity. He writes the scriptures. He chooses the apostles. He is the leader of Catholicism.
He is the leader of Catholicism.
Why is Peter important in Christianity? He led the apostles. He wrote the parables. He started the religion. He challenged the pope.
He led the apostles.
Why is the cross significant in Christianity? It stands for the coming of the Holy Spirit. It symbolizes Jesus's sacrifice for his people. It was worn by Peter when he became the first pope. It represents the belief in one God who exists as three persons.
It symbolizes Jesus's sacrifice for his people.
Near what city was Jesus crucified? Galilee Jerusalem Nazareth Samaria
Jerusalem
What do Christians believe happened during the Resurrection? Jesus chose Peter to be the first pope. Jesus was sentenced to death by Roman officials. Jesus's apostles began traveling to spread his teachings. Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to the disciples.
Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to the disciples.
What did Jesus emphasize in his teachings? anger love power pride
LOVE
Which statement represents an important Christian belief? People should honor many gods. People are always good to one another. People must their treat neighbors with kindness. People should practice the religion they are born into.
People must their treat neighbors with kindness.
Why were parables important in the development of Christianity? They were the most important disciples. They were used to teach moral lessons. They explained the account of the Crucifixion. They challenged the authority of the priests.
They were used to teach moral lessons.
Why is Peter considered to be the foundation of the church? He wrote the first parables. He founded places of Christian worship. His position was chosen by the apostles. He was given a leadership role by Jesus.
X-He founded places of Christian worship.
How did Paul contribute to the development of early Christianity? He shared his teachings as the first pope. He wrote parables that provided moral lessons. He wrote letters that became part of the scriptures. He gave his apostles the power to forgive others' sins.
X-He shared his teachings as the first pope. X-He gave his apostles the power to forgive others' sins.