Christianity and the Roman Empire

Who were the Twelve Apostles?

• A type of church

• The primary disciples of Jesus

• A religious leader

• A type of ancient underground cemetery

What essential question does Lesson 2.1 address?

• How did the Roman Empire fall?

• What was the power and enduring legacy of the Roman Empire?

• Who were the key figures in the Roman Senate?

• What were the main architectural achievements of the Romans?

From which community did Christianity develop?

• Greek community

• Roman community

• Jewish community

• Egyptian community

What does Lesson 2.1 discuss?

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The origins of Christianity and the role of Jesus

• The art of the Renaissance

• The geography of ancient Rome

What was the main idea behind the development of Christianity?

• It was based on Roman traditions.

• It developed in Jewish communities and was based on the teachings of Jesus.

• It was a combination of various ancient religions.

• It was primarily influenced by Greek philosophy.

What event does 'The Last Supper' painting depict?

• The birth of Jesus

• The crucifixion of Jesus

• The final Passover supper

• The baptism of Jesus

What was Jesus' role according to his followers?

• A king

• A prophet

• The Messiah

• A philosopher

Who criticized Jewish practices while visiting Jerusalem during Passover according to Christian writings?

• Pontius Pilate

• Jesus of Nazareth

• Julius Caesar

• King Herod

What happened to Jesus' body after his death according to the Gospel accounts?

• It was burned

• It was buried

• It was lost

• It was preserved

What was Jesus doing in Jerusalem according to the text?

• Celebrating Hanukkah

• Observing Passover

• Attending a wedding

• Visiting the Roman Senate