L36 & 37 Rise and Spread of Christianity

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Who is the founder of Christianity - called the Messiah?

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Jesus

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What religion is important for understanding Christianity and its origins?

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Judaism

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Why did the Jews distrust King Herod which led them to look for a messiah?

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He was controlled by the Romans.

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What did many Jews hope that a messiah would do?

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free them from a foreign power

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What is the main source of early information about the life of Jesus? A. the Latin writings of Roman historians, B. Egyptian scrolls found near the Dead Sea, C. Gospels written in Greek by his followers - New Testiment, D. scribes who recorded his deeds in Hebrew

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Gospels written in Greek by his followers - New Testiment

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Jesus often taught in _______, or simple stories that have a moral message.

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parables

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The New Testament tells that the rulers of Jerusalem had Jesus arrested and executed because they ...

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feared he might lead a revolt.

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How was the apostle (teacher of Christianity) Paul important to the early development of Christianity?

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He preached Christianity to people who were not Jews across the Roman Empire.

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Which teaching helped to spread Christianity in the Roman Empire? A. Believers would not feel pain or hunger. B. Citizens had the right to overthrow evil rulers. C. People could sacrifice to any gods they wanted. D. Slaves and the poor could hope for a better life after death.

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Slaves and the poor could hope for a better life after death.

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How did Emperor Constantine affect the spread of Christianity?

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He converted to Christianity made it legal for Christians to worship freely.