Entry Test The Rise of Christianity (Tenn. ed.)

What describes the interactions between Romans and Jews?

• The Romans ruled the Jews in Judaea.

• The Romans made the Jews pay an extra tax.

• The Romans prohibited the practice of Judaism.

• The Romans handed over Judah to the Jews.

How did different groups of Jews respond to the conflicts with the Romans? Select ALL that

apply.

• They ignored the Romans.

• They cooperated with the Romans.

• They negotiated with the Romans.

• They established communities away from the Romans.

What was the eventual outcome of the Jewish rebellions against the Romans?

• The Jews claimed the Masada fortress.

• The Jews were forced to leave Jerusalem.

• The Jews defeated Roman soldiers.

• The Jews won back their city.

Who were the Zealots?

• A group of Roman officials who took control over Judaea.

• Jewish men and women who took their own lives.

• The Roman soldiers responsible for attacking Jews.

• A group of Jews who rebelled against Roman rule.

What did Jesus of Nazareth preach to people in Galilee and Judaea? Select ALL that apply.

• People should live in fear of God.

• God was coming soon to rule the world.

• God wanted Judaea to be given back to the Jews.

• People should love their neighbors.

The message of Jesus’ ____________ led to the birth of Christianity.

• disciples

• Bible

• resurrection

• apostles

What gave rise to the beginnings of Christianity?

• People believed in, and spread, Jesus’ messages.

• The Romans forced people to follow Jesus.

• The Jews helped spread Jesus’ teachings.

• People were losing their faith in government rulers.

What contributions did Saint Paul have on the origins of Christianity? Select ALL that apply.

• He devoted his life to spreading Jesus’ message.

• He founded many churches throughout the Mediterranean.

• He set up a church in Rome that is still the center of the church today.

• He combined the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Bible.

What led to the spread of Christianity? Select ALL that apply

• Christians spoke Latin or Greek, and could communicate well with others.

• Christians had a lot of money and resources to spread their message.

• Christians converted a Roman army and used it for protection.

• Christians could travel easily on the well-paved roads.

How was Christianity different from the official religion of Rome?

• It required people to give up their loyalty to the state.

• It offered people comfort during hard times.

• It gave people a God to which they could pray.

• It supported warfare as a means of resolving problems.