Christianity

Where was the birthplace of Christianity?

• Christianity was born in Egypt, right near the ancient pyramids.
• Christianity was founded in modern day Saudi Arabia.  Its two holiest cities are Mecca and Medina.
• Christianity was born in America.  It was adapted from Native American religions.
• A territory at the eatern end of the Mediterranean Sea. Romans called it Judea.  It was once a part of the ancient Kingdom of Israel.

According to the New Testament, what happened to Jesus three days after his crucifixion by the Romans?

• Jesus died and was cremated.  His ashes were spread in a cave. 
• Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to his disciples.  This is know as the Resurrection.
• Jesus was buried in a local cemetery and he received a never-ending line of visitors.
• Jesus was baptized after his death.  Christians believe this is why he is the Savior.

According to Christian teaching, what is the Trinity?

• The three monotheistic western religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
• The first three and most holy of the Ten Commandments.
• According to Christian teaching, God consists of three beings in one - Father, Son and Holy Spirit - in a union.
• The three holiest of prophets - Abraham, Noah, and Moses.

According to Christians, what is the purpose of the sacrament of baptism?

• To officially make you a member of the Christian church and forgive Original Sin
• To cleanse you of dirt
• To confess and receive attonement for your misgivings
• To intake the body and blood of Christ

How does Christianity compare to other world religions in terms of the the number of followers?

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How did Christianity adapt to local cultures in the Americas?

• It didn't.  There was no cultural diffusion.
• Christians began worshiping the pagan gods of the Native Americans.
• Christian beliefs blended with native traditions, producing a faith that was more meaningful to the local population.
• They taught the locals Arabic so they could read the Bible.

What did Jesus teach that God wanted his followers to do?

• They are to read our Bible five times each day.
• They are to pray five times a day facing Jerusalem.
• Since God created and loved all people, they are to love God and one another.
• They are to travel to Jerusalem at least once in their lifetime.

What do Christians believe?

• Jesus is the son of God
• God sent Jesus to save people from their sins by his death on the cross
• Like Jesus, people can be resurrected after death and join God in eternal life
• All of the other choices

Christianity is an extension of what religion?

• Judaism
• Buddhism
• Hinduism
• Shintoism

Christianity and Judaism both believe in one god and are called...

• Monotheistic
• Polytheistic
• Atheistic
• Agnostic