Early Christianity

What is the definition of a parable?

• An early Christian leader who spread the message of Christ

• The act of rising from the dead

• A story that uses everyday life events to teach a lesson or religious idea

• One of the first 12 followers of Jesus

What is a disciple?

• An early Christian leader who spread the message of Christ

• The act of rising from the dead

• A story that uses everyday life events to teach a lesson or religious idea

• One of the first 12 followers of Jesus

What is an apostle?

• An early Christian leader who spread the message of Christ

• The act of rising from the dead

• A story that uses everyday life events to teach a lesson or religious idea

• One of the first 12 followers of Jesus

What is the definition of resurrection?

• An early Christian leader who spread the message of Christ

• The act of rising from the dead

• A story that uses everyday life events to teach a lesson or religious idea

• One of the first 12 followers of Jesus

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

• Israel

• Jerusalem

• Spain

• Rome

One group of Jews called Zealots believed they should...

• Fight the Romans for their freedom

• Ignore the Romans completely

• Establish communities far away from Rome

• Avoid conflict with their rulers

The story of Jesus' life and teaching are found in:

• Acts of the Apostles

• Epistles of Paul

• Old Testament

• Gospels

Who was the first pope?

• Judas

• Matthias

• Paul

• Peter

Parables are small stories with big __________

• kingdoms

• lessons

• characters

• problems

The largest Christian denomination in the world is...

• The Catholic Church

• Protestantism

• Brownism