Early Christianity

What event is referred to as the "hinge of history"?

• The incarnation of Jesus

• When Augustus becomes emperor

• The fall of Rome

What is the term for someone who is not Jewish?

• pagan

• gentile

• barbarian

When Jesus was born, who were common people waiting for?

• The new governor from Rome

• King Herod

• The Messiah

Most of what we know about Jesus' life comes from which sources?

• The Gospels

• The book of Genesis

• History books

Which Gospel writers knew Jesus personally?

• Matthew and John

• Mark and Barnabas

• Luke and Peter

Which Gospel writers learned about Jesus from those who knew Him?

• John and Nathaniel

• Mark and Luke

• Paul and Matthew

How many apostles did Jesus choose to help him?

• 10

• 12

• 4

Who was the leader of the apostles?

• Andrew

• John

• Peter

Who was Pilate?

• Roman governor of Judea

• An apostle of Jesus

• Paul

How was Jesus put to death?

• crucifixion

• hanging

• stoning