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Match the following

• a person or group blamed for the wrongdo

• Sect 

• a method of execution in which a person

• crucifixion 

• early followers of Jesus who were tasked

• Scapegoat 

• a subgroup of a larger religious or poli

• Apostles 

• the act of treating someone harshly or u

• Persecution 

Match the following

• the act of spreading or scattering peopl

• Emperor 

• non-Jewish people; those who were not pa

• Gentiles 

• relating to the study of the nature of G

• Theological 

• the sovereign ruler of an empire; in thi

• Divinity 

• the state of being divine or god-like; o

• Dispersion 

Match the following

• a formal statement of beliefs or princip

• Creed 

• the state of being divine or god-like; o

• Transformation 

• a formal meeting or assembly for discuss

• Legalizing 

• a significant change in form, appearance

• Divinity 

• making something lawful or permitted by

• Council 

Match the following

• early followers of Jesus who were tasked

• Scapegoat 

• the act of treating someone harshly or u

• crucifixion 

• a person or group blamed for the wrongdo

• Sect 

• a subgroup of a larger religious or poli

• Apostles 

• a method of execution in which a person

• Persecution 

Match the following

• the act of spreading or scattering peopl

• Dispersion 

• non-Jewish people; those who were not pa

• Gentiles 

• the state of being divine or god-like; o

• Theological 

• the sovereign ruler of an empire; in thi

• Emperor 

• relating to the study of the nature of G

• Divinity 

Council 

• a formal meeting or assembly for discussion and decision-making; in this text, refers to the First Council of Nicaea

• making something lawful or permitted by law; in this context, the Edict of Milan legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire

• relating to the study of the nature of God and religious beliefs; often involves discussions and debates about religious doctrines

• the act of spreading or scattering people from their original homeland, leading to the establishment of communities in new locations.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'a formal meeting or assembly for discussion and decision-making; in this text, refers to the First Council of Nicaea'. This definition aligns with the term 'Council' as used in the text.

What is a common feature of democratic elections?

• Only one political party is allowed to participate

• Citizens have the right to vote for multiple candidates

• Leaders are chosen by a council of elders

• Military leaders appoint the candidates

Answer explanation

In democratic elections, citizens have the right to vote for multiple candidates, which is a common feature of such elections.

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of democracy?

• Concentration of power in a single leader

• Equal participation of all citizens in political processes

• Rule by a hereditary monarch

• Control of the government by the military

Answer explanation

The fundamental principle of democracy is the equal participation of all citizens in political processes, making choice B the correct answer.

Creed 

• a formal statement of beliefs or principles; the Nicene Creed outlines the foundational beliefs of Christianity regarding the nature of Jesus and God.

• making something lawful or permitted by law; in this context, the Edict of Milan legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire

• the act of spreading or scattering people from their original homeland, leading to the establishment of communities in new locations.

• relating to the study of the nature of God and religious beliefs; often involves discussions and debates about religious doctrines

Answer explanation

a formal statement of beliefs or principles; the Nicene Creed outlines the foundational beliefs of Christianity regarding the nature of Jesus and God.

What is a common method for citizens to participate in a democracy?

• By voting in elections

• By following orders from the government

• By inheriting political positions

• By serving in the military

Answer explanation

By voting in elections is a common method for citizens to participate in a democracy as it allows them to choose their representatives and have a say in the government.