C11S2 Rome & Christianity

Unlike the Romans, the Jews worshiped only one god.

• True
• False

Which Roman emperor ended the persecution of Christians by converting to Christianity and removing the bans on the religion?

• Diocletian
• Constantine
• Theodosius

A common form of punishment by death that involved hanging the criminal on a cross. 

• Crucifixion
• resurrection

People who were conquered by the Romans were generally allowed to worship whatever gods they pleased.

• True
• False

What effect did the occupation of Judea have on the Roman Empire?

• It brought peace to the regions
• It allowed traders to track trade routes
• It caused the Jews to rebel against Roman rule

Which of the following best describes why many people became followers of Jesus?

• He traveled and taught them about his ideas
• They read what he wrote in the Bible
• The emperor ordered them to follow Jesus

What does persecution mean?

• Accusing someone of a crime in a court of law
• punishing a group because of their beliefs
• choosing to worship a new religion

Which statement best explains why the Romans banned Judaism in their empire?

• Jews were monotheistic
• Jews were not Romans
• Jews rebelled against Roman authority

Which of the following things did Jesus teach?

• His followers should love all people and care for the poor and sick.
• His followers should obey all of the Jewish religious ceremonies.
• His followers should overthrow the Roman emperor.

The _________________ tells about the life and teachings of Jesus.

• Old Testament
• New Testament