Chapter 36 The Origins and Spread of Christianity

According to the gospels, what did Jesus emphasize in his teachings?

• A. love

• B. justice

• C. obedience

• D. revenge

What was one reason powerful Romans might not have liked what Jesus said?

• Jesus said Romans should set their slaves free.

• Jesus said Romans should not honor their emperor.

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• Jesus said that following one's heart was more important than following the law.

• Jesus said wealth would keep a person out of heaven

Why are there so few historical records from Jesus' life?

• A. Jesus believed in one god and Romans kept records of believers in many gods.

• B. Jesus was a religious person and Romans kept records of business people.

• C. Jesus was a common person and Romans kept records of emperors.

• D. Jesus lived in Judea and Romans kept records of people who lived in Galilee.

What is an example of a parable?

• A. a story about Jesus preaching to large crowds

• B. a story about a traveler helping an injured man

• C. a story about Paul teaching about Jesus

• D. a story about Jesus rising from the dead

According to Jesus, what would the kingdom of God be like?

• .A. The Roman Empire would end.

• B. People would live according to God's will.

• C. The Roman Empire would get a new emperor.

• D. People would destroy Roman temples

What is the correct order of the events listed below?

1. The gospels were written.

2. Jesus was crucified.

3. Paul spread Jesus' teachings.

4. John the Baptist said the Messiah was coming.

• A. 4, 1, 2, 3

• B. 1, 4, 3, 2

• C. 1, 3, 2, 4

• D. 4, 2, 3, 1

7. What was one result of the actions listed above/below?

• A. Jesus was crucified.

• B. Constantine freed Roman slaves.

• C. Christians were persecuted.

• D. Paul became a Christian.

How did the Jews differ from other people of the Roman Empire?

• A. They believed in only one God.

• B. They rebelled against Roman rule.

• C. They lived very far away from Rome.

• D. They had an ancient culture.

What are the gospels?

• A. prophecies foretelling the birth of Jesus

• B. books that influenced Jesus

• C. Jesus' speeches to his followers

• D. accounts of Jesus' life

How did Jesus astonish his teachers when he was still a boy?

• A. He could speak Greek and Latin.

• B. He performed miracles.

• C. He knew a lot about Jewish law.

• D. He spent 40 days praying.