Judea: The Birthplace of Christianity Quiz

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Imagine you're an Ancient Roman and your neighbor is telling you about a new religion called Christianity. Do you think it would be difficult for you to change your beliefs? Why do you think so many people have converted to Christianity?

Who appointed Herod as the king of Judea?

• Romans

• Jews

• Greeks

• Egyptians

Judea was generally peaceful under Roman rule, but many Jews awaited a savior, known as the Messiah, to restore the kingdom of (a)  

Describe the location of the birthplace of Christianity.

• Eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea

• North Africa

• Western Europe

• Southern Asia

What was the birthplace of Christianity referred to by the Romans?

• Galilee
• Nazareth
• Bethlehem
• Judea

Who ruled Judea before it came under Roman rule?

• King David and King Solomon

• Cleopatra

• Ceasar Agustus

• Alexander the Great

In what year did Judea come under Roman rule?

• 63 BCE

• 45 BCE

• 30 CE

• 100 CE

Who was appointed by Rome to be the king of Judea in 37 B.C.E.?

• Julius Caesar
• Herod

• Mark Antony
• Pontius Pilate

What did Herod rebuild?

• Great Wall of China
• Colosseum
• Western Wall
• The Temple of Jerusalem

What happened to Herod's kingdom after he died?

• Herod's kingdom was divided among his sons.
• Herod's kingdom was given to a distant relative
• Herod's kingdom remained intact
• Herod's kingdom expanded