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Christianity 10-1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which nation conquered Jerusalem in 63 BC?

a)

Assyrians

b)

Greeks

c)

Philistines

d)

Romans

2.

Jewish group that rebelled against the Romans in AD 66.

a)

Macabees

b)

Zealots

c)

Rabbi

d)

Christians

3.

In Jewish history, what event occurred in AD 70 that would become a major turning point for their culture?

a)

Chaldean destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem

b)

Egyptian invasion of the Southern Kingdom (Judah)

c)

The Maccabees successfully drive the Greeks out of Jerusalem

d)

Roman crucifixion of Jesus

e)

Roman destruction of the second Temple in Jerusalem

4.

Who wrote the historical account of the Jewish Revolt in AD 66?

a)

Judas Maccabeus

b)

General Josephus

c)

General Pericles

d)

King Solomon

5.

Why does the word, "Diaspora" relate to Jewish history?

a)

Diaspora means to exile from one's homeland.

b)

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.

c)

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.

d)

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.

6.

Jesus was considered, by some people, to be the messiah for the Jews living in Jerusalem. What is a messiah?

a)

A deliverer that comes to free the Jews from their troubles.

b)

A great King that rescues the Jews from the Romans.

c)

The fulfillment of an an ancient prophecy that told of a huge army destroying all of the Jew's enemies.

d)

A man that comes to scatter the Jewish people across the Persian Empire.

7.

The home town of Jesus.

a)

Jerusalem

b)

Egypt

c)

Nazareth

d)

Judah

8.

The 12 followers of Jesus were called...

a)

Apostles

b)

Centurions

c)

Disciples

d)

Fishers of Men

9.

The stories told by Jesus that contained a spiritual meaning.

a)

Parables

b)

Fables

c)

Epic poems

d)

The Histories

10.

Which of the following were stories told by Jesus as mentioned in your textbook?

a)

The Good Samaritan, The Prodigal Son, Daniel & the Lions Den

b)

The Life of Moses, Samson's Weakness, Joshua's Attack on Jericho

c)

The Prodigal Son, The Good Samaritan, The Good Shepherd

d)

The Destruction of Solomon's Temple, Moses Crossing the Red Sea, & Moses' Disobedience to the Torah

11.

Jesus' message centered around love & forgiveness of the Jewish people.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Jesus' message to "love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, & strength comes from the Torah.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Select the BEST answer that accurately describes the birth of Jesus.

a)

Born in Bethlehem, Son of Mary & Joseph, Bright star brought travelers from distant lands to worship the baby's parents

b)

Born in historic city of Jerusalem, Son of God, Mary was visited by an angel

c)

Born in Galilee, Son of God & Mary, Born in a stable

d)

Born in Bethlehem (home of King David), Son of God & Mary, earthly father, Joseph, was told by an angel to marry Mary.

14.

The teachings of Jesus had which of the following effects?

a)

Roman leaders feared his influence

b)

Jewish leaders(Pharisees) tried to destroy him

c)

Many Jews saw Jesus as the long awaited messiah

d)

The miracles of Jesus healed many people

e)

All of the above

15.

Jesus was arrested and charged with treason against the Roman government.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Jesus was found guilty and executed by the Romans. This form of execution was known as...

a)

Hanging

b)

Dismemberment

c)

Crucifixion

d)

Lethal ingestion of poison

17.

Christians believe that Jesus was God and that he was raised from the dead. This is know as...

a)

Reincarnation

b)

Resurrection

c)

Diaspora

d)

Monotheism

18.

Apostles are known as

a)

Early church leaders

b)

Early opponents of the Church

c)

Men that work for the Pope

d)

Men that worship Paul

19.

Two of the most influential early church leaders were...

a)

David & Solomon

b)

Saul & Paul

c)

Peter & Paul

d)

Gamaliel & Josephus

20.

Which of the following statements BEST describe Christianity?

a)

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)

b)

Jesus is the Son of God, Salvation for those that do enough good deeds while they live, belief in the ideas of Judaism.

c)

Polytheistic, three Gods (Father, Son & Spirit)

d)

Monotheistic, belief in Jewish stories of the Torah, salvation through being kind and loving people.