Rome Unit Test Part 2 Practice

How was religion in ancient Rome similar to religion in ancient Greece? (Choose 3)

• Roman religion included a holiday called Saturnalia.

• Roman gods had human-like qualities.

• Roman religion was polytheistic.

• Roman gods had the same names.

• Roman gods played an important role in everyday life by protecting families, homes, farms and even animals.

Christianity shares many beliefs with which religion?

• Judaism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

 Who is the founder of Christianity?

• Abraham

• Moses

• Jesus

• Jacob

 A messiah is

• redeemer or anointed one

• One who enslaves others

• a prophet of Allah

• An angel of death

Christianity is this type of religion

• no gods or god

• Polytheistic

• monotheistic

• paganism

Why are Jesus’ death and resurrection important to Christians?

• It began in the belief of reincarnation in Christianity and Judaism.

• They receive salvation through the forgiveness of sins and a home in heaven.

• It was a sign that Israel would be a great nation again

• It was a sign of the end of the Roman empire

The Resurrection is

• Jesus rising from the dead in three days

• Crucifixion of Jesus

• A holy war

• An Islamic holiday.

Who do Christians believe Jesus is?

• An angel sent to earth to restore Israel's past glory

• The son of God

• A rebellious Jew who tried to convert Romans to Judaism

• A prophet who brought a new message from God

 What were the duties of the Twelve Apostles?

• Lead a revolt against Rome.

• Persecute Jews.

• Spread the teachings of Jesus and establish churches.

• To teach the Torah and Tanakh and spread Judaism

Paul started or founded the religion of Christianity

• True

• False