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Worksheet time: 48mins
a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.
resurrection
apostle
gospel
parables
(in Christian belief) Christ's rising from the dead.
Salvation
Jesus
Resurrection
Parables
an important early Christian teacher
Apostle
Salvation
Parables
Icon
The act of being saved from wrongdoings or harm
Martyr
Covenant
Exodus
Salvation
the Bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Clergy
Laity
Pope
Hierarchy
the record of Jesus' life and teaching in the first four books of the New Testament. (Written by his apostles)
Gospel
Bible
Hierarchy
Church
a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group.
Laity
Gospel
Martyr
Doctrine
Regular church member
Laity
Clergy
Pope
Martyr
Church Officials
Laity
Pope
Patriarch
Clergy
a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
Bishop
Clergy
Hierarchy
Laity
a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.
Enemy
Opp
Martyr
Iconoclast
A religious community made up of Monks and Nuns
Sabbath
Monastery
Torah
Icon
a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.
Schism
Excommunicate
Salvation
Exodus
officially exclude (someone) from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church.
Iconoclast
Excommuenicate
Exodus
Resurrection
a destroyer of images used in religious worship.
Icon
Parable
Martyr
Iconoclast
a painting of Jesus Christ or another holy figure, typically in a traditional style on wood, venerated and used as an aid to devotion in the Byzantine and other Eastern Churches.
Sabbath
Prophet
Icon
Iconoclast
Christianity centers on the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
True
False
Christians believe Jesus' earthly father was Joseph
True
False
Jesus' followers believe he is the Messiah who came to Earth.
True
False
Jesus had 12 disciples, but also had many enemies.
True
False
Jesus was crucified by the Greeks.
True
False
Christians believe Jesus resurrected three days after being crucified.
True
False
Christians believe Jesus gave his life for the sins of people on Earth.
True
False
There are about two million Christians living in the world today.
True
False
Jesus was born over 2000 years ago in Saudi Arabia.
True
False
Jesus was born to a Jewish family.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT part of the trinity of God?
The Creator
The Holy Spirit
The Son
The Earth
What is the Sabbath, or Holy Day, for Christians?
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Friday-Saturday
Which of the following is NOT true about Christian worship?
Most Christians attend church daily.
Christians believe in praying anywhere.
Priests or Ministers typically lead worship.
Communion often takes place during worship services.
How was the symbol of a fish used in Christianity?
To represent the flesh of Christ.
Used to show safe places in worship.
As a symbol on the top of churches.
To symbolize protection.
Which of the following is NOT a main denomination of Christianity?
Orthodox
Protestant
Roman Catholic
Judaism
Which word means worshipping more than one god?
Monotheism
Polytheism
Judaism
None of these!
Who did the Romans excuse from worshipping their gods?
Roman Citizens
Jews
Everyone was excused!
No one was excused!
Which of the following Jewish groups was the most anti-Roman?
The Sadducees
The Pharisees
The Essenes
The Zealots
Why were the Romans in charge of the Jews?
Rome conquered Asia
Rome conquered Africa
Rome conquered Judea
Rome conquered Egypt
What was Jesus' religion?
Christian
Roman Religion
Jewish
None of these!
Jesus preached that he was the...
Messiah
Son of God
Both of these!
Neither of these!
Jesus said that salvation was available to?
Those who worship only one God
Those who worship many gods
Those who are wealthy
Everyone
Who arrested Jesus?
Jewish High Priests
The Romans
Both of these!
Neither of these!
Who crucified Jesus?
Jewish High Priests
The Romans
Both of these!
Neither of these!
Who spread Christianity throughout Europe?
Jesus
Jesus' Disciples
The Jews
None of these!
What did Jesus' disciples preach about him?
He was the Messiah
He was the Son of God
He rose from the dead
All of these!
What did the Apostle Paul build all throughout Europe?
Jewish Temples
Christian Churches
Both of these!
Neither of these!
Christianity allowed women to participate, but not the poor.
True!
False!
Which group of people converting to Christianity upset the Romans?
Jews
Non-Jews
Both of these!
Neither of these!
Why did non-Jewish people converting to Christianity upset the Romans?
There would be less people worshipping the Roman gods
They believed the gods would become angry at them
Both of these!
Neither of these!
What happened in Rome that Emperor Nero blamed on the Christians?
A fire
The worship of false gods
An invasion
Emperor Nero didn't blame anything on the Christians
Which emperor issued the Edict of Milan?
Augustus
Theodosius
Diocletian
Constantine
What did the Edict of Milan do?
Made Christianity the official religion of Rome
Made it legal to worship any faith
Made Christianity illegal
None of these!
What did the Edict of Thessalonica do?
Made Christianity the official religion of Rome
Made it legal to worship any faith
Made Christianity illegal
None of these!
What is the term for 'making amends or payment for a wrong' - what Jesus achieved through his crucifixion?
(a)
What is the word for the way that Jesus was killed on the cross?
(a)
What does the word 'Christ' mean in Greek?
Anointed one
suffering servant
God
King
Which of these words does NOT mean the leader promised by God to the Jews?
Messiah
Anointed one
Christ
Jesus
What is the word for preaching the gospel (good news about Jesus) to convert them to the Christian faith?
(a)
What is the word to describe God 'in the flesh' - God taking on human form in the person of Jesus?
Ascension
Crucifixion
Incarnation
Resurrection
What is ascension?
Jesus being taken up into heaven 40 days after his resurrection
Jesus being buried in a stone tomb belonging to Joseph of Arimathea
Jesus dying for the sins of humanity to bring about peace
Jesus making amends for the sin of the world through his sacrifice on the cross
Omnipotent means...
All loving
All knowing
All powerful
All present
Omniscient means...
All knowing
All powerful
All loving
All present
What is the term for the belief that human nature is flawed since Adam and Eve, and have the tendency to sin
(a)
The word for being raised from the dead is...
(a)
What is the word used to describe the Christian doctrine that God is one God in three persons
Trinity
Polytheism
Monotheism
Deism
What is the word for the unconditional and generous love that God shows to people who do not deserve it?
(a)
Who is the 3rd person of the Trinity, believed to be present with believers since Pentecost?
(a)
Who was the first century Jewish teacher living and traveling in Palestine/ Israel, born in Bethlehem and believed to be the Son of God?
(a)
What is a story that uses everyday life events to teach a religious idea?
apostle
disciple
parable
salvation
What is an early Christian follower of Jesus who helped spread his message?
apostle
Jesus
parable
salvation
What is the act of rising from the dead?
apostle
disciple
resurrection
salvation
What is being saved from sin and allowed to enter Heaven?
apostle
disciple
resurrection
salvation
Which of the following empires conquered the people of Judah in 63 b.c.e.?
Israel
Jerusalem
Spain
Rome
During the time of cruel control by the Romans, what did some Jews hope would happen?
The Romans would replace the Jewish governor with a procurator.
The Jews could establish communities far away from Jerusalem.
God would send a deliverer to rescue the Jews from the Romans
God would send more commandments as a guide
One group of Jews called Zealots believed they should
avoid conflict with their rulers.
establish communities away from Roman rule.
fight the Romans for their freedom.
ignore the Romans completely
What resulted from the unsuccessful rebellion by the Jews against the Romans in 132 c.e.?
Jews established communities outside of Jerusalem.
Jews stopped studying and following their religious laws.
Jews refused to leave Jerusalem.
Jews were banned from Jerusalem and had to establish communities in other places.
Around what year was Jesus born?
1
1492
2000 B.C.
1 million B.C.
Miracles that Jesus performed included all of the following except:
healing the sick
raising dead people back to life
greatly increasing the amount of bread and fish in order to feed thousands of people
causing dreaded skin diseases on his enemies
Jesus' popularity made most Jewish and Roman leaders of the time believe that Jesus was the Messiah
True
False
According to the Gospels, Jesus raised from the dead on the third day after being crucified and a living Jesus began appearing to his followers.
True
False
Qualities that Jesus preached about people needing included all of the following EXCEPT
forgiveness of sins
faith
love
revenge
What do we call the followers of Christianity?
Christians
Jews
Muslims
Hindus
Who is the savior / messiah in Christianity?
Jesus Christ
Muhammad
Abraham
Ganesha
Who leads a Christian church and teaches the lessons during a service?
Pastor / Priest / Minister
Imam
Rabbi
Bodhisattva
Where do Christians go to worship?
Church
Synagogue
Masjid
Shrine
What is the name of the sacred book of Christianity?
Bible (Old and New Testaments)
Torah and Talmud
Koran and Hadith
Sutras
What fraction of people in the world practice a form of Christianity (approximately)?
One Third
One Fourth
Nine Tenths
Five Sixths
What religion was Jesus born into?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Sikhism
What final punishment did Jesus receive from the Romans?
Crucifixion
Fines
Five months in prison
Lunch Detention
What do Christians believe happened three days after Jesus' death?
God resurrected Jesus.
His disciplines were arrested.
The Romans declared war on Israel.
Jesus' body was stolen.
What was the name of the monk that helped launch the protestant reformation?
Martin Luther
Abraham
Moses
Constantine
To ______ is to try and stop sinning and live a life like Jesus (& ask forgiveness).
Repent
Sin
Trinity
Testament
Christians believe everyone can have salvation if they repent and accept _____ as their savior.
Jesus
Abraham
Moses
Martin Luther
According to Christian traditions, what does Christmas celebrate?
Birth of Jesus
Resurrection of Jesus
Jews being freed from Egypt
Magical elves, flying reindeer, and a talking snowman
According to Christian traditions, what does Easter celebrate?
Resurrection of Jesus
Birth of Jesus
Jews being freed from Egypt
A magical rabbit that lays chocolate eggs
According to Christian beliefs, why did Jesus die on the cross?
To save everyone from their sin.
Because he was fighting the Romans.
To prove he was the Son of God.
Because he was fighting the Greeks.
What does Holy Communion celebrate?
Last Supper Jesus had with his disciples
Being welcomed into a Christian family
The birth of Jesus
The gifts Jesus recieved as a child
The Christian belief that God exists in three parts is called the ______________.
Repent
Sin
Trinity
Testament
