Christianity Review (Lessons 8.2/8.3)

Which best describes the Jewish response to Roman rule?

• A Most Jews supported a violent resistance to Rome.
• B Most Jews accepted Roman rule.
• C Jews were divided on a response to Roman rule.
• D Most Jews believed a Messiah would end Roman rule.

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

• A People followed him because he was descended from King David.
• B Jesus won followers by standing up for the poor and caring for others.
• C People followed him because he was baptized by a prophet.
• D Jesus won followers through his knowledge of Hebrew scriptures.

Which best describes Paul’s position after his conversion?

• A He called for Jews to tolerate Christianity.
• B He promoted Christianity among non-Jews.
• C He called for Christians to adopt Jewish practices.
• D He called for Christians to break away from Judaism.

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

• A Roman emperors stopped persecuting Christians.
• B Christianity became the official religion of the Roman empire.
• C Christianity was legalized by Constantine
• D Citizens of Rome were legally required to become Christians.

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

• A the widespread use of the Latin language
• B widespread poverty and inequality
• C the empire’s military power
• D the ease of travel around the empire

Which best describes the role of the New Testament in Christianity?

• A It is the part of the Christian scripture that repeats Jewish teachings.
• B It is the term for the Christian Bible.
• C It is the part of the Christian scriptures that tells about the life of Jesus.
• D It is the only scripture important to Christians.

Which best describes the role of the Old Testament in Christianity?

• A Christians reject it and follow the New Testament.
• B Christians consider it part of their scriptures.
• C Christians use it to understand Jesus’ world, but do not accept it as scripture.
• D It is the main source of Christian teachings.

Which statement about members of different Christian denominations is most accurate?

• A They agree on following Jesus’ teachings but disagree about details of belief and practice.
• B They agree that they are all Christians but disagree on whether the Gospels are true.
• C They agree on how to practice Christianity but disagree about the meaning of Jesus’ teachings.
• D They disagree about many matters and do not accept one another as Christians.

Which best describes Christians’ belief about atonement, or making up for one’s sins?

• A Only through regular church attendance can Christians atone for sins.
• B Even non-Christians can be saved by atoning for their sins.
• C Christians need to atone for the sin of allowing Jesus to die on the cross.
• D Jesus’ death on the cross was a sacrifice to atone for sins.

Which best describes Christian belief about the Trinity?

• A The Trinity consists of three gods who combine to form one God.
• B God has three assistants known as the Trinity.
• C God the Father and his two assistants together form the Trinity.
• D God has three persons, or forms, who together form the Trinity.