Rome 1-3 Early Christianity

A story that uses everyday life events to teach a religious idea.

• folk tale

• parable

• lesson

• novel

Who was an early Christian follower of Jesus who helped spread his message?

• apostles

• disciples

• sunni

• soldiers

The act of rising from the dead.

• rising

• reincarnation

• resurrection

• eternity

How are Christians saved from sin and allowed to enter heaven?

• prayer

• salvation

• good deeds

• golden key

Who were disciples?

• the first 12 followers of Jesus

• the believers in Judaism

• Christian soldiers of Roman army

• survivors of Masada

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

• Greece

• Israel

• Rome

• Jerusalem

What were the radical Jews called that revolted against Rome?

• Zealots

• Heretics

• Rebels

• Revolts

One group of Jews called Zealots believed they should

• avoid conflict with their rulers.

• establish communities away from Roman rule.

• fight the Romans for their freedom.

• ignore the Romans completely.

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

• God would send more commandments as a guide.

• The Jews could establish communities far away from Jerusalem.

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

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

What resulted from the unsuccessful rebellion by the Jews against the Romans in 132 C.E.?

• Jews stopped studying and following their religious laws.

• Jews refused to leave Jerusalem.

• Jews established communities outside of Jerusalem.

• Jews captured an ancient Greek fortress called Masada.