Christianity Review

What event caused the Jews to scatter, or move, away from Jerusalem?

• The building of a new temple.

• The Roman destruction of the Second Temple.

• The arrival of new settlers.

• A natural disaster.

When did Rome capture the Jewish city of Jerusalem?

• 70 A.D.

• 63 B.C.

• 100 A.D.

• 50 B.C.

What did most religions agree to under Roman rule?

• Worship only Roman gods.

• Honor the Roman emperor as a god.

• Build Roman temples.

• Follow Roman laws strictly.

What type of stories did Jesus use to teach moral lessons?

• Fables

• Parables

• Myths

• Legends

During which Jewish holiday was Jesus arrested, according to Christian writings?

• Christmas

• Easter

• Passover

• Yom Kippur

Who sentenced Jesus to death by crucifixion?

• King Herod

• Pontius Pilate

• Caesar Augustus

• Judas Iscariot

What did Jesus criticize during his visit to Jerusalem?

• Roman law

• Jewish practices

• Greek philosophy

• Egyptian customs

How did Christianity treat people differently than ancient societies?

• It ignored social status.

• It emphasized strict class divisions.

• It only favored the wealthy.

• It required social isolation.

How did Christianity's view on social groups differ from other religions?

• It emphasized strict social hierarchies.

• It treated all people as equals.

• It only favored the elite.

• It ignored the poor.

How did Paul communicate with Christian communities?

• Through public speeches

• By writing letters called epistles

• By sending messengers

• Through secret meetings