Origins of Christianity

How did Jesus teach people?

• He created new laws.

• He wrote letters to friends.

• He instructed through parables.

• He established religious schools.

What is one reason Jesus was arrested?

• He challenged the authority of the priests.

• He attempted to create a Jewish government.

• He gave his apostles the power to forgive sins.

• He established a number of Christian churches.

Why were parables important in the development of Christianity?

• They were the most important disciples.

• They were used to teach moral lessons.

• They explained the account of the Crucifixion.

• They challenged the authority of the priests.

What do Christians believe happened during the Resurrection?

• Jesus chose Peter to be the first pope.

• Jesus was sentenced to death by Roman officials.

• Jesus’s apostles began traveling to spread his teachings.

• Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to the disciples.

Near what city was Jesus crucified?

• Galilee

• Jerusalem

• Nazareth

• Samaria

Which statement describes the Christian belief in the Trinity?

• Jesus had three important disciples.

• There are three gods to honor equally.

• Jesus spread his teachings to three cities.

• There is one God who exists as three persons.

Which statement represents an important Christian belief?

• People should honor many gods.

• People are always good to one another.

• People must their treat neighbors with kindness.

• People should practice the religion they are born into.

How do Christians view the death of Jesus?

• His death never happened.

• He sacrificed himself for their sins.

• He fought it and refused to submit to it.

• His death led people to reject his teachings.

According to Christian belief, what message did Jesus communicate to the apostles when he appeared to them after the Resurrection?

• Jesus explained the root of all evil to the apostles.

• Jesus warned the apostles of threats to their religion.

• Jesus gave the apostles the power to forgive others’ sins.

• Jesus announced to the apostles that he was the Son of God.

What did Jesus emphasize in his teachings?

• anger

• love

• power

• pride