WorksheetsTopic 8 Lesson 2: Origins of Christianity
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which best describes the Jewish response to Roman rule?
Most Jews supported a violent resistance to Rome.
Most Jews accepted Roman rule.
Jews were divided on a response to Roman rule.
Most Jews believed a Messiah would end Roman rule.
According to the Gospels, which was the main way Jesus attracted followers?
People followed him because he was descended from King David.
Jesus won followers by standing up for the poor and caring for others.
People followed him because he was baptized by a prophet.
Jesus won followers through his knowledge of Hebrew scriptures.
Which best describes Paul's position after his conversion?
He called for Jews to tolerate Christianity.
He promoted Christianity among non-Jews.
He called for Christians to adopt Jewish practices.
He called for Christians to break away from Judaism.
Which was the most important change in Christianity's legal status after Constantine?
Roman emperors stopped persecuting Christians.
Christianity became the official religion of the Roman empire.
Christianity was legalized by Constantine.
Citizens of Rome were legally required to become Christians.
Which feature of the Roman empire most contributed to the spread of Christianity?
the widespread use of the Latin language
widespread poverty and inequality
the empire's military power
the ease of travel around the empire
What does resurrection mean?
coming back to life
ritual cleansing by plunging into water
Roman method of execution by nailing a person to a wooden cross
heartfelt change in one's opinions or beliefs, especially in religion
What is baptism?
ritual cleansing by plunging into water
Roman method of execution by nailing a person to a wooden cross
heartfelt change in one's opinions or beliefs, especially in religion
person who dies for his or her beliefs
What is a crucifixion?
Roman method of execution by nailing a person to a wooden cross
heartfelt change in one's opinions or beliefs, especially in religion
person who dies for his or her beliefs
set away from other people or places+
What is a conversion?
heartfelt change in one's opinions or beliefs, especially in religion
person who dies for his or her beliefs
set away from other people or places
people in power
What is a martyr?
person who dies for his or her beliefs
set away from other people or places
people in power
coming back to life
What does it mean to be isolated?
set away from other people or places
people in power
coming back to life
ritual cleansing by plunging into water
Who are the authorities?
people in power
coming back to life
ritual cleansing by plunging into water
Roman method of execution by nailing a person to a wooden cross
