Ancient Rome and Christianity Quiz - Chapter 22

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

• Roman religion was polytheistic.

• Roman gods had the same names.

• Roman gods had human-like qualities.

• Roman gods were different aspects of one God.

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

Determine whether each phrase describes Jesus, Paul, or both.

Groups:

(a) Paul

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(b) Jesus

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(c) Both

• Associated with Christianity.

• Jewish man who later converted to Christianity.

• Christians believe he is the son of God.

• Messenger of the Christian faith in Greece, Asia Minor, and Rome

• Jewish boy born in Bethlehem.

Why was Jesus called "Christ"?

• It is the Greek word for forgiveness and his followers believed that he came to provide it.

• It is the Greek word for Messiah and his followers believed he had come to save them.

• It is the Greek word for God and his followers believed he was the Son of God.

• It is the Greek word for Gospels and his followers believed that his arrival was good news.

Determine whether each phrase describes the Old Testament, the New Testament, or both.

Groups:

(a) Old Testament

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(b) New Testament

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(c) Both

• includes the Gospels

• includes the story of Judaism

• parts are written by Paul

• sacred text in two religions

• sacred text of Christianity

• part of the Bible

Why is Christianity considered monotheistic?

• Because Jesus's followers spread the religion throughout the world

• Because the Gospels tell the story of Jesus

• Because Jesus is the Son of God

• Because Christianity has only one God

Which of these statements accurately describe basic beliefs in Christianity? (Choose 3)

• Jesus atoned for sin through his death.

• Jesus gave up eternal life for his followers.

• People who believe in Jesus will experience eternal life in Heaven.

• Paul was a disciple of Jesus who did not believe he came back to life.

• People who believe in Jesus will have forgiveness of sin.

Number the events into the order they occurred.

• Jewish people in Judaea revolt against Roman rulers.

• The Roman army destroys the temple, which is the center of Judaism.

• The Roman army surrounds and overtakes Jerusalem.

• The Jewish diaspora begins. The Jewish people relocate throughout Africa, Asia, and Europe.

• Judaea becomes a protectorate of Rome.