Roman Empire and Religions

As the Roman Empire expanded, what was their general attitude towards the many different religions practiced throughout the empire?

• They persecuted all other religions except their own.

• They were intolerant of any religion other than Roman mythology.

• They were usually tolerant of the many different religions.

• They forced all people to adopt Roman mythology.

Which religion was the exception to the Roman Empire's general tolerance of different religions?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Judaism

In what year did the Romans capture the Jewish city of Jerusalem?

• A.D. 70

• 63 B.C.

• A.D. 63

• 70 B.C.

What did the Romans initially allow the Jewish people to do after capturing Jerusalem?

• Enforce emperor worship

• Worship multiple gods

• Worship one God

• Build new temples

When did the tensions between Rome and the Jewish people explode into conflict?

• 63 B.C.

• A.D. 63

• A.D. 70

• B.C. 70

What religion spread throughout the empire due to the scattering of Jews?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

Christianity is based on the teachings of which figure?

• Moses

• Muhammad

• Jesus

• Siddhartha Gautama

Jesus was born into what kind of family in Judea?

• A wealthy family

• A royal family

• A merchant family

• A poor family

Who were the Gospels written by?

• Jesus' disciples

• Jesus' followers

• Roman historians

• Jewish priests

Which of the following is NOT a name of one of the four followers who wrote the Gospels?

• Matthew

• Mark

• Luke

• Peter