Roman Empire: Origins of Christianity

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What contributions did Peter make to the spread of Christianity? Choose three correct answers. - He betrayed Jesus to the Romans. - He founded churches all around the Mediterranean. - He continued to spread Christianity after Jesus's death. - He wrote many letters that became part of Christian scripture. - Jesus called him "the rock" on which he would build his church. - Jesus appeared to him in a vision, calling on him to become a disciple. - He led the apostles, and the Catholic Church considers him the first pope.

- He continued to spread Christianity after Jesus's death. - Jesus called him "the rock" on which he would build his church. - He led the apostles, and the Catholic Church considers him the first pope.

Why did Christianity spread so quickly in the Roman Empire? Choose four correct answers. - It gave hope to people who lived in hardship. - It welcomed anyone who was willing to believe. - It was supported by the early Roman emperors. - It challenged the traditional social order of the empire. - It was taught in temples and schools that already existed. - It spread through teachers who told stories that people understood.

- It gave hope to people who lived in hardship. - It welcomed anyone who was willing to believe. - It challenged the traditional social order of the empire. - It spread through teachers who told stories that people understood.

Which statements describe early Christians' beliefs? Choose three correct answers. - There is only one God and creator. - Jesus is the Messiah and the Son of God. - There are many gods but only one creator. - Believers who ask forgiveness for their sins will be saved. - Jesus was one of many important prophets to share God's teachings.

- There is only one God and creator. - Jesus is the Messiah and the Son of God. - Believers who ask forgiveness for their sins will be saved.

Why do Christians call Jesus "the Christ"? Christ comes from the Greek word for Messiah. Christ comes from the Greek word for salvation. Christ comes from the Latin word for Nazareth. Christ comes from the Latin word for Resurrection.

Christ comes from the Greek word for Messiah.

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.

What do Christians believe happened to Jesus after the Resurrection? He rose into heaven. He became a missionary. He was sentenced to death. He became the leader of the church.

He rose into heaven.

How do Christians view the death of Jesus? His death never happened. He sacrificed himself for their sins. He fought it and refused to submit to it. His death led people to reject his teachings.

He sacrificed himself for their sins.

How did Jesus spread his message? - He studied in Rome, and then preached in Jerusalem. - He became a Jewish priest in Nazareth and taught in a synagogue. - He journeyed across Europe with his apostles, visiting churches. - He traveled around what is now Israel, teaching through parables.

He traveled around what is now Israel, teaching through parables.

What did Paul do that distinguished him from other apostles? - He was a Roman and was not Jewish. - He was a Jewish priest who persecuted Jesus. - He journeyed through Israel and nearby lands, teaching Christianity. - He traveled more widely and reached out to Jewish and non-Jewish people.

He traveled more widely and reached out to Jewish and non-Jewish people.

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.

He was given a leadership role by Jesus.

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.

He wrote letters that became part of the scriptures.

What is the significance of Easter for Christians? It recognizes the Trinity. It honors the birth of Jesus. It celebrates the Resurrection. It commemorates the death of Jesus.

It celebrates the Resurrection.

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

According to Christian belief, what message did Jesus communicate to the apostles when he appeared to them after the Resurrection? - Jesus explained the root of all evil to the apostles. - Jesus warned the apostles of threats to their religion. - Jesus gave the apostles the power to forgive others' sins. - Jesus announced to the apostles that he was the Son of God.

Jesus gave the apostles the power to forgive others' sins.

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.

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.

Which statement best describes an important Christian belief about people's role in society? People must follow the law. People must become missionaries. People should be considered equal. People should be divided by social class.

People should be considered equal.

What is one message that Jesus taught people? People should believe in many gods. People should care for their neighbors. People should practice all religions. People should create a new government.

People should care for their neighbors.

What do Christians believe about the Resurrection? The Resurrection never occurred. The Resurrection involved Pontius Pilate. The Resurrection shows that Jesus is the Son of God. The Resurrection freed the Jewish people from the Roman Empire.

The Resurrection shows that Jesus is the Son of God.

Which statement describes the Christian belief in the Trinity? Jesus had three important disciples. There are three gods to honor equally. Jesus spread his teachings to three cities. There is one God who exists as three persons.

There is one God who exists as three persons.

What was one role that Jesus's disciples played in the origins of Christianity? They created the parables. They preached his messages. They established the calendar. They chose him to be the first pope.

They preached his messages.

According to Christian belief, why is salvation offered to repentant believers? They write parables. They are apostles. They seek forgiveness. They become missionaries.

They seek forgiveness.

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.

What did Jesus emphasize in his teachings? anger love power pride

love

What do Christians believe about Jesus's relationship to God? that Jesus is God's son that Jesus is God's friend that Jesus is God's father that Jesus is God's neighbor

that Jesus is God's son

What was Jesus's core group of disciples called? the apostles the Judeans the parables the Samaritans

the apostles

Why did Paul travel to the Mediterranean region? - to challenge the authority of the priests - to spread Christianity to all people - to practice his Christian faith free from persecution - to give the apostles the power to forgive others' sins

to spread Christianity to all people


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