Ch11 S2 The Roman Empire and Religion 24

When the _______________ conquered people, they generally allowed them to keep their own religious beliefs and customs.

• Romans
• Gauls

At the beginning of the first century AD, a new religion appeared in Judea called _________________.

• Judaism
• Christianity

The Jews were waiting for the ___________________, which means “God’s Chosen One.”

• Resurrection
• Messiah

The _______________ is the holy book of Christianity.

• Bible
• Old Testament

_____________________ was a type of execution in which a person was nailed to a cross.

• Persecution
• Crucifixion

Christians refer to Jesus’ rise from the dead as the____________________.

• Messiah
• Resurrection

The ________________ were 12 men whom Jesus chose to receive special training.

• Apostles
• disciples

_______________________________ of Tarsus traveled throughout the Roman world spreading Christian teachings.

• Jesus
• Paul

People who die for their religious beliefs are called__________________.

• disciples
• martyrs

______________________ means punishing a group because of its beliefs.

• Crucifixion
• Persecution