Chapter 13- The Spread of Christianity

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

• Israel

• Jerusalem

• Spain

• Rome

During the time of oppression by the Romans, what did some Jews hope would happen?

• The Romans would replace the Jewish governor with a procurator.

• The Jews could establish communities far away from Jerusalem.

• God would send a deliverer to rescue the Jews from the Romans.

• God would send more commandments as a guide.

One group of Jews called Zealots believed that they should

• avoid conflict with their rulers.

• establish communities away from Roman rule.

• fight the Romans for their freedom.

• ignore the Romans completely.

What resulted from the unsuccessful rebellion by the Jews against the Romans in A.D. 132?

• Jews established communities outside of Jerusalem.

• Jews stopped studying and following their religious laws.

• Jews refused to leave Jerusalem.

• Jews captured an ancient Greek fortress called Masada.

What does Christianity teach about Jesus?

• He is a Jewish priest.

• He is the writer of the Christian Bible.

• He is the Son of God.

• He is the first shepherd.

Which group of people did the Romans view as a threat to the empire?

• Christians

• Jews

• martyrs

• patriarchs

Which of the following Roman emperors accepted Christianity in A.D. 312?

• Augustine

• Constantine

• Nero

• Theodosius

Which group is found at the top of the early Christian church hierarchy?

• archbishops

• bishops

• patriarchs

• priests

Christians could communicate the message of Jesus because most people in the Roman Empire spoke

• English and Spanish.

• Greek and Hebrew.

• Hebrew and Latin.

• Latin and Greek.

The Gospels, which are written accounts of the life and teachings of Jesus, together form part of

• the Edict of Milan.

• the writings of Paul.

• The City of God.

• the New Testament.