The Roman Empire and Christianity 11.2

What religion is based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth?

• Judaism

• Emperor worship

• the Appian Way

• Christianity

Answer explanation

Christianity is based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

What is monotheism?

• the belief in 0 gods

• the belief in many gods

• the belief in one god

Answer explanation

Monotheism is the belief in one god, not multiple gods. Therefore, the correct choice is 'the belief in one god'.

What religion did Christianity
come from?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Buddhism

Answer explanation

Christianity came from Judaism, as it shares many beliefs and scriptures with Judaism, and Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity, was Jewish.

The apostles were twelve disciples whom Jesus chose to receive special training.

• Paul of Tarsus

• apostles

• Christianity

• Yahweh

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'apostles' as they were the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus for special training.

Jesus had many followers as he traveled the countryside and taught people about his ideas.

• Paul of Tarsus

• Hadrian

• rebelled

• followers

Answer explanation

Jesus had many followers as he traveled the countryside and taught people about his ideas. Therefore, the correct choice is 'followers'.

Early Christianity developed in which communities?

• Greek

• frontier outposts

• Gentile

• Jewish

Answer explanation

Early Christianity developed in Jewish communities, as it originated within the Jewish tradition before spreading to Gentile and other communities.

Which of the following helped Christianity spread?

• Roman roads

• Roman taxes

• Roman peace

• Roman armies

Answer explanation

Roman roads facilitated the spread of Christianity by providing efficient means of travel and communication for missionaries and believers.

Which statement is true of Christianity?

• Christianity promised a life of security and

  comfort.

• Most Roman emperors encouraged Christianity.

• Christianity discouraged sharing property and

  providing charity.

• Its main appeal was the promise of salvation

  through the sacrifice of Jesus.

Answer explanation

The correct statement about Christianity is that its main appeal was the promise of salvation through the sacrifice of Jesus.

Which emperor put an end to the persecution of Christians?

• Nero

• Constantine

• Theodosius

• Diocletian

What are epistles?

• letters

• catacombs

• miracles

• parables