Christianity grew out of this religion-

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Judaism

• Buddhism

Which of the following sets of words best describe the teaching of Jesus of Nazareth?

• meditation, karma, and Moksha

• Kingdom of God, love, and inclusion

• covenant, sacrifice, and Sabbath

• desire, pilgrimage, and Nirvana

Many people believed Jesus was the "anointed one" or "liberating king." Another word for this is ___.

• caesar

• governor

• messiah

• prophet

What empire dominated the events that were recorded in the New Testament?

• The Persian Empire

• The Mauryan Empire

• The Greek Empire

• The Roman Empire

Which of the following best explains why Jesus was executed?

• His teachings threatened the authority of the corrupt leaders of his day.

• He led an armed rebellion to overthrow Roman rule in Jerusalem.

• He refused to pay taxes to the Roman Empire.

What is the symbol for the religion of Christianity?

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Which of the following best describes the Christian view of Jesus?

• Jesus was merely a rabbi and prophet.

• Jesus was the Son and incarnation of God.

• Jesus was one of the gods of the Roman Pantheon.

• Jesus was an angel.

Which of the following is NOT a belief of Christianity?

• Life after death

• monotheism

• Hebrew scriptures

• Karma

Why is the New Testament a sacred text for Christianity?

• It contains biographical accounts of Jesus' life and writings of his early followers.

• It contains the historical accounts of the Hebrew people and the Ten Commandments.

• It was written by Jesus.

• It provides instructions on how to become rich and powerful.

Apostles were-

• "sent ones" who carried the message of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire

• Roman officials who tried to prevent the spread of Christianity.

• People who did not believe Jesus was the incarnation of God.

• Jews who participated in the rebellion against Rome in A.D. 67.