Christianity

Who is considered to be the most influential leader of the early Christian church?

• Jesus

• Paul

• Constantine

• John the Baptist

By following Jesus’s teachings, Christians believe they can attain

• inner peace

• salvation

• happiness

What does Christianity have in common with Judaism?

• Both require tolerance of other religions.

• Both believe that Jesus is the son of God.

• Both are monotheistic.

How did Jesus’s disciples and followers spread the message of Christianity

• by traveling to speak to people across the Roman Empire.

• by writing the Old Testament

• by co-opting Roman gods as a means of converting Romans

Early Christians were persecuted for their beliefs. Which belief made others suspicious of Christians?

• their belief that Jesus was the son of God

• their refusal to worship Roman gods

• their acceptance of Judaism

What is one key DIFFERENCE between Jewish beliefs and Christian beliefs?

• Jews do not believe in God, only Jesus

• Christians do not believe Jesus is the son of God

• The Jews do not believe Jesus is the key to getting into heaven

• Jews do not believe they should love their neighbor

What is the definition of resurrection?

• An early Christian leader who spread the message of Christ

• The act of rising from the dead

• A story that uses everyday life events to teach a lesson or religious idea

• One of the first 12 followers of Jesus

What is the definition of a parable?

• An early Christian leader who spread the message of Christ

• The act of rising from the dead

• A story that uses everyday life events to teach a lesson or religious idea

• One of the first 12 followers of Jesus

According to the New Testament, what happened to Jesus three days after his crucifixion by the Romans?

• Jesus died and was cremated.  His ashes were spread in a cave. 
• Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to his disciples.  This is know as the Resurrection.
• Jesus was buried in a local cemetery and he received a never-ending line of visitors.
• Jesus was baptized after his death.  Christians believe this is why he is the Savior.

Where was the birthplace of Christianity?

• Christianity was born in Egypt, right near the ancient pyramids.
• Christianity was founded in modern day Saudi Arabia.  Its two holiest cities are Mecca and Medina.
• Christianity was born in America.  It was adapted from Native American religions.
• A territory at the eatern end of the Mediterranean Sea. Romans called it Judea.  It was once a part of the ancient Kingdom of Israel.