11.2 The Roman Empire and Religion

When the Romans conquered people, they generally allowed them to keep their own religious beliefs and customs.

• True

• False

The only time the Romans banned a religion was when the rulers of Rome considered it a ....

• political problem

• religious problem

• economic problem

• sore subject

The Romans were ​ (a)   because they believed in many gods and goddesses. The Jews were ​ (b)   and believed in only one God.

• polytheistic
• monotheistic
• multitheistic
• unotheistic

In what year did Rome conquer Judea?

• 100 A.D.

• 63 B.C.

• 100 B.C.

• 63 A.D.

What Roman emperor banned certain Jewish rituals and destroyed Jerusalem in 135 A.D.?

• Marcus Arealus

• Augustus

• Hadrian

• Nero

What religion is based upon the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth?

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Judaism

• Christianity

According to Jewish prophecy, the Jewish Messiah would be a descendant of which Jewish king?

• Solomon

• Saul

• David

• Paul

According to the New Testament, where was Jesus of Nazareth born?

• Jerusalem

• Bethlehem

• Nazareth

• Mecca

Jesus's mother, ​ (a)   , was married to a carpenter named ​ (b)   . But Christians believe ​ (c)   was Jesus's father

• Mary
• Joseph
• God
• Martha
• Andrew
• King David

What happened to Jesus because his teachings challenged the authority of political and religious leaders?

• He was forced to leave Judea

• He was crucified

• He was resurrected

• He was banned from entering the Temple