WorksheetsChristianity 10-1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which nation conquered Jerusalem in 63 BC?
Assyrians
Greeks
Philistines
Romans
Jewish group that rebelled against the Romans in AD 66.
Macabees
Zealots
Rabbi
Christians
In Jewish history, what event occurred in AD 70 that would become a major turning point for their culture?
Chaldean destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem
Egyptian invasion of the Southern Kingdom (Judah)
The Maccabees successfully drive the Greeks out of Jerusalem
Roman crucifixion of Jesus
Roman destruction of the second Temple in Jerusalem
Who wrote the historical account of the Jewish Revolt in AD 66?
Judas Maccabeus
General Josephus
General Pericles
King Solomon
Why does the word, "Diaspora" relate to Jewish history?
Diaspora means to exile from one's homeland.
Throughout their history the Jews have been "scattered" from their "Promised Land." Examples of these events include the Babylonian Captivity and the Expulsion by the Romans in AD 70.
The word Diaspora means to allow to come home. Examples of these events include Persian King Cyrus allowing David to return to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and Daniel being allowed to rule Babylon.
Throughout their history the Jews have been "scattered" from their homeland. Examples of these events include The Famine in Canaan, Assyrian diaspora of the Northern Kingdom in Judah.
Jesus was considered, by some people, to be the messiah for the Jews living in Jerusalem. What is a messiah?
A deliverer that comes to free the Jews from their troubles.
A great King that rescues the Jews from the Romans.
The fulfillment of an an ancient prophecy that told of a huge army destroying all of the Jew's enemies.
A man that comes to scatter the Jewish people across the Persian Empire.
The home town of Jesus.
Jerusalem
Egypt
Nazareth
Judah
The 12 followers of Jesus were called...
Apostles
Centurions
Disciples
Fishers of Men
The stories told by Jesus that contained a spiritual meaning.
Parables
Fables
Epic poems
The Histories
Which of the following were stories told by Jesus as mentioned in your textbook?
The Good Samaritan, The Prodigal Son, Daniel & the Lions Den
The Life of Moses, Samson's Weakness, Joshua's Attack on Jericho
The Prodigal Son, The Good Samaritan, The Good Shepherd
The Destruction of Solomon's Temple, Moses Crossing the Red Sea, & Moses' Disobedience to the Torah
Jesus' message centered around love & forgiveness of the Jewish people.
True
False
Jesus' message to "love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, & strength comes from the Torah.
True
False
Select the BEST answer that accurately describes the birth of Jesus.
Born in Bethlehem, Son of Mary & Joseph, Bright star brought travelers from distant lands to worship the baby's parents
Born in historic city of Jerusalem, Son of God, Mary was visited by an angel
Born in Galilee, Son of God & Mary, Born in a stable
Born in Bethlehem (home of King David), Son of God & Mary, earthly father, Joseph, was told by an angel to marry Mary.
The teachings of Jesus had which of the following effects?
Roman leaders feared his influence
Jewish leaders(Pharisees) tried to destroy him
Many Jews saw Jesus as the long awaited messiah
The miracles of Jesus healed many people
All of the above
Jesus was arrested and charged with treason against the Roman government.
True
False
Jesus was found guilty and executed by the Romans. This form of execution was known as...
Hanging
Dismemberment
Crucifixion
Lethal ingestion of poison
Christians believe that Jesus was God and that he was raised from the dead. This is know as...
Reincarnation
Resurrection
Diaspora
Monotheism
Apostles are known as
Early church leaders
Early opponents of the Church
Men that work for the Pope
Men that worship Paul
Two of the most influential early church leaders were...
David & Solomon
Saul & Paul
Peter & Paul
Gamaliel & Josephus
Which of the following statements BEST describe Christianity?
Jesus is the Son of God, Salvation (saved from sins and enter Heaven) is gained by those who accept Jesus' teachings, and the Trinity (God the father, God the Son, & God the Holy Spirit)
Jesus is the Son of God, Salvation for those that do enough good deeds while they live, belief in the ideas of Judaism.
Polytheistic, three Gods (Father, Son & Spirit)
Monotheistic, belief in Jewish stories of the Torah, salvation through being kind and loving people.
