Chapter 36: Spread of Christianity

What is a disciple?

• a follower

• a Roman soldier

• a Jewish priest

• a savior

Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan to teach about loving others. A parable is

• a story used to teach a lesson

• a punishment for someone's beliefs

• a riddle that helps people learn

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

Why was Jesus put to death?

• he rebelled against Jewish leaders

• he started a revolt against the Romans

• he was accused of treason

How was Jesus put to death?

• killed in the Colosseum

• crucifixion

• beheaded

• burned alive

What do Jesus's followers believe happened after his death?

• He was resurrected three days later.

• His body was stolen from the grave.

• Most of his followers converted back to Judaism

The four accounts of Jesus's life are called the

• Parables

• Laws

• Revelation

• Gospels

Which emperor made is safe to be a Christian and was the first Christian emperor?

• Theodosius

• Constantine

• Augustus

• Nero

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.

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.