Topic 1: Lesson 2 The Origins of Christianity

Which best describes the Jewish response to Roman rule?

• Most Jews supported a violent resistance to Rome.

• Most Jews accepted Roman rule.

• Jews were divided on a response to Roman rule.

• Most Jews believed a Messiah would end Roman rule.

According to the Gospels, which was the main way Jesus attracted followers?

• People followed him because he was descended from King David.

• Jesus won followers by standing up for the poor and caring for others.

• People followed him because he was baptized by a prophet.

• Jesus won followers through his knowledge of Hebrew scriptures.

Which best describes Paul’s position after his conversion?

• He called for Jews to tolerate Christianity.

• He promoted Christianity among non-Jews.

• He called for Christians to adopt Jewish practices.

• He called for Christians to break away from Judaism.

Which was the most important change in Christianity’s legal status after Constantine?

• Roman emperors stopped persecuting Christians.

• Christianity became the official religion of the Roman empire.

• Christianity was legalized by Constantine.

• Citizens of Rome were legally required to become Christians.

Which feature of the Roman empire most contributed to the spread of Christianity?

• the widespread use of the Latin language

• widespread poverty and inequality

• the empire’s military power

• the ease of travel around the empire