Early Christianity

What is the definition of a parable?

• An early Christian leader who spread the message of Christ

• The act of rising from the dead

• A story that uses everyday life events to teach a lesson or religious idea

• One of the first 12 followers of Jesus

What is a disciple?

• An early Christian leader who spread the message of Christ

• The act of rising from the dead

• A story that uses everyday life events to teach a lesson or religious idea

• One of the first 12 followers of Jesus

What is an apostle?

• An early Christian leader who spread the message of Christ

• The act of rising from the dead

• A story that uses everyday life events to teach a lesson or religious idea

• One of the first 12 followers of Jesus

What is the definition of resurrection?

• An early Christian leader who spread the message of Christ

• The act of rising from the dead

• A story that uses everyday life events to teach a lesson or religious idea

• One of the first 12 followers of Jesus

Which of the following empires conquered the people of Judah in 63 B.C.E.?

• Israel

• Jerusalem

• Spain

• Rome

Check ALL that apply: What were some things that the Romans did to the Jews as a consequence for the Jewish rebellions/revolts?

• Banned all Jews from Jerusalem

• Killed thousands of Jews

• Forced every Jewish man into slavery

• Destroyed the Jewish temple in Jerusalem

One group of Jews called Zealots believed they should...

• Fight the Romans for their freedom

• Ignore the Romans completely

• Establish communities far away from Rome

• Avoid conflict with their rulers

What is one key DIFFERENCE between Jewish beliefs and Christian beliefs?

• Jews do not believe in God, only Jesus

• Christians do not believe Jesus is the son of God

• The Jews do not believe Jesus is the key to getting into heaven

• Jews do not believe they should love their neighbor

Around what year was Jesus crucified?

• 33 B.C.E.

• 33 C.E.

• 67 C.E.

• 67 B.C.E.

What is special about the ancient fortress of Masada?

• Jesus helped defend the Jews there from the Romans

• One thousand Jews held off an army of Romans for almost 2 years

• The Jews were never conquered and the Romans were defeated

• The Roman emperor himself died trying to attack the fortress