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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 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.

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

Why did Christianity attract so many followers?

• It promised that if people accepted Jesus they would become rich.
• It gave people the ultimate gift of wisdom.
• It gave hope to the poor and powerless
• It promised that if people accepted Jesus they would suffer

What is a disciple?

• a follower

• a Roman soldier

• a Jewish priest

• a savior

What is a "messiah"?

• a person who loves God

• a person who has become enlightened

• a savior; a deliverer

• a person who spreads the word of God

The four accounts of Jesus's life are called the

• Parables

• Laws

• Revelation

• Gospels