Jesus and the Rise of Christianity

Who was Jesus?

• A Roman emperor

• A Jewish teacher

• A Greek philosopher

• A Persian prophet

What is monotheism?

• The belief in multiple gods

• The belief in one true god

• The belief in no god

• The belief in nature as god

What is the covenant in Judaism?

• A deal with God

• A sacred text

• A religious ceremony

• A place of worship

Who was Abraham?

• A Roman emperor

• A Greek philosopher

• A Jewish prophet

• A Persian king

What are some characteristics of the Hebrew god Yahweh?

• Singularity and corporeal form

• Transcendence and involvement in history

• Multiple forms and moral righteousness

• Indifference and lack of involvement

Who ruled over Judea during Jesus's birth?

• Herod the Great

• Herod Antipater

• Emperor Augustus

• Emperor Constantine

Why was Jesus arrested and executed?

• For performing miracles

• For preaching peace and love

• For challenging Roman authority

• For being a threat to the Jews

Why did Christianity spread during the decline of the Roman Empire?

• The Romans embraced the religion

• The Jews converted to Christianity

• The promise of an afterlife

• The influence of Emperor Constantine

Who was responsible for the geographic spread of Christianity?

• Jesus of Nazareth

• Herod the Great

• Paul of Tarsus

• Emperor Augustus

What led to the solidification of Christianity as a separate religion from Judaism?

• The destruction of the Temple

• The conversion of Emperor Constantine

• The teachings of Jesus

• The expulsion of the Jews from Judea