7th Grade Chapter 13 Quiz Study Guide: The Rise of Christianity

In A.D. 6 Augustus made Judah a Roman province and called it by the Roman name of Judaea. How did Augustus more tightly control Judaea?

• He replaced the Jewish ruler with a Roman governor.

• He made Judaism illegal to practice in Judaea.

• He forced the Jews to form communities outside of Judaea.

• He started a war with the Zealots.

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

• It allowed traders to track trade routes.

• It brought peace to the regions.

• It caused the Jews to rebel against Roman rule.

• It caused the Jews to run for political office.

Under what circumstances would the Roman government ban a religion?

• if it required the collection of taxes

• if it posed a problem to the Jewish people

• if it required Roman farmers to move to the city of Rome

• if it posed a political problem

Christianity is a religion based on the teachings of

• Hadrian.

• Jesus of Nazareth.

• Constantine.

• Paul.

According to Christianity, when Jesus was arrested after the Last Supper, what was MOST LIKELY the charge against him?

• celebrating the Jewish holy days of Passover

• committing treason or disloyalty to the government

• leading an unlawful meeting

• communicating parables

According to Christian beliefs, which event led to the birth of Christianity?

• when Jesus rose from the dead

• when Jesus celebrated the Passover meal with his disciples

• when Jesus healed the sick and performed other miracles

• when Jesus was arrested and crucified

According to Christianity, what did Jesus instruct his disciples to do?

• build a ship

• pass on his teachings

• build a temple

• record his parables

What types of conflict existed between the Roman Empire and early Christians? Select all that apply.

• Early Christians were prevented from entering Rome.

• Romans expected everyone to worship the emperor as a god.

• Early Christians were not allowed to travel.

• Early Christians did not support warfare.

• Romans believed in many gods, while early Christians believed in only one God.

What was the main cause of Christianity being outlawed in A.D. 64?

• Christians were falsely accused for a fire that burned most of Rome.

• Christians were criticized for not participating in popular festivals.

• Christians did not worship the emperor as a god.

• Christians refused to serve in the Roman army.

What was the effect of the ban on Christianity in the 200s and 300s?

• Christians built beautiful public churches.

• Christians enjoyed new religious freedom.

• Jews were persecuted by the government.

• Christians were forced to meet in secret.