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Duplicate of Christianity in the Roman Empire
Duplicate of Christianity in the Roman Empire
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This is a quiz over how Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire.
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Jesus often taught using simple stories with moral or religious messages called
disciples.
missionaries.
prefects.
parables.
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Why did the Romans decide that Jesus should die this way?
They did not know of any other way to execute criminals.
The Romans chose this way as a warning to his followers
This was the most merciful way to execute criminals.
They punished their enemies by hanging them from a cross
3
Why did Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John write the gospels?
to prevent the Romans from crucifying Jesus
to explain why they converted to Judaism
to defend themselves when they were put on trial in Rome
to spread the news of Jesus' life and teachings
4
When did Christianity become the official religion of the Roman Empire?
by 60s C.E. when Rome noticed them
by the time Emperor Theodosius I died in 395
in 1929 when the Vatican City came into existence
immediately after the Resurrection
5
One example of a parable is a story about
Jesus rising from the dead.
a traveler helping an injured man.
the birth of a baby in a stable
Paul telling others about Jesus.
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Why did Jesus preach mostly outdoors?
He taught his followers to respect nature.
The Romans would not let him preach indoors.
His disciples were too shabby to go inside.
The crowds were too big to fit in the buildings.
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Which event does this window portray?
the baptism of Jesus
the crucifixion of Jesus
the birth of Jesus
the resurrection of Jesus
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According to the gospel of Luke, why was Jesus born in a stable?
The landlord had forced them to leave.
God told Mary to choose the humblest place to give birth
They arrived in Bethlehem too late to find a room .
Jesus was born too quickly for Mary to get to the inn.
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What helps the viewer know which figures are Jesus, Mary, and Joseph?
a halo behind each head
eyes that are looking upward
clothing that is purple
hats upon their heads
10
. How was Paul important to the early development of Christianity?
He preached Christianity in the Temple in Jerusalem.
He spread Christianity to people who were not Jews.
He led the disciples who traveled with Jesus.
He asked converts to come and visit him
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What is portrayed in this painting?
the Nativity
the Crucifixion
the Resurrection
the Last Supper
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What are the gospels?
letters written to explain certain Christian beliefs
sacred songs or hymns
the history of the Jewish people
accounts of Jesus' life
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The four evangelists
translated the gospels from their original Arabic sources.
are historical records written centuries after Jesus died.
composed the gospels several decades after Jesus died.
wrote daily of Jesus' teachings during Jesus' lifetime
14
Which statement does this image support?
Jesus spent time with ordinary people
Jesus surrounded himself with Roman political leaders.
He taught that love would come only to those who were rich
all of the above
15
What happened that convinced the disciples that Jesus was the son of God
Jesus felt no pain on the cross.
God removed Jesus from the cross.
The Romans were unable to kill Jesus.
Jesus rose from the dead.
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The four evangelists who wrote the gospels in the New Testament of the Christian Bible were
David, Solomon, Herod, and Saul
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Theodosius, Tiberius, Claudius, and Nero
Peter, Paul, Joseph, and Constantine
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How does this image show that these Christians kept their faith?
They are quietly kneeling in prayer.
Jesus appears among their group.
Haloes appear behind their heads.
They are reading the Christian Bible.
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Roman emperors sentenced Christians to die in cruel and public ways
to show they treated Christians in the same way
in the hopes of destroying the new religion.
as a religious offering to their own gods.
to attract new Christian followers
19
Why did the Jews distrust King Herod?
He believed in many gods.
He was controlled by the Romans.
He rebuilt the Temple of Jerusalem.
He persecuted their followers.
20
Jesus called a small number of men to be his followers. What were they called?
messiahs
prefects
parables
disciples
21
What element in the image suggests this is taking place in a stable?
the bagpipes helps by the man in the golden hat
the view of the hill through the window
the lamb held by the woman with braided hair
the leaves of the shrubbery in the upper left
22
Which statement showed that Jesus did not preach revolt against the Romans?
You shall love God with all your heart and all your soul
"You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
"This is a house of prayer, but you made it a den of thieves
Give Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what is his
23
Which teaching helped to spread Christianity in the Roman Empire?
Citizens had the right to overthrow evil rulers.
People could sacrifice to any gods they wanted.
Believers would not feel pain or hunger.
Slaves and the poor could hope for a better life after death
24
Based on what you know from the chapter, what is going to happen next?
They will tame the wild lion.
They will be rescued by the onlookers.
They will be devoured by the lion.
They will escape through the open doorway.
25
What did Jesus emphasize in his teachings?
revenge
justice
love
obedience
