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WorksheetsChristianity and Roman Empire Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why were Jewish people hoping for a messiah?
To lead them in battle
To bring them wealth
To save them from harsh Roman rule
To teach them new laws
Who were Zealots?
Peaceful Jewish traders
Jewish rebels who fought against the Romans
Roman allies who fought alongside them during war
Greek philosophers who disagreed with the Zealots
What religion did Jesus follow/practice?
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
What event led to the start of Christianity?
Jesus' birth
Jesus was killed and rose from the dead days later. (Resurrection)
The fall of the Roman Empire
The writing of the Bible
How were apostles important to Christianity’s growth? (Choose ALL that apply.)
They wrote the Bible
They spread Jesus' teachings
They built churches
They collected taxes
Why was Christianity able to spread throughout Rome so easily? (Choose ALL that apply.)
Roman roads made it easy for people to travel and receive the teachings.
The Roman army forced people to become Christian.
Roman art inspired people to become Christian.
People found comfort in Christianity and had hope of a good afterlife if they believed.
What led to Christianity being legally banned in the Roman Empire?
The Romans began to practice Islam and wanted all citizens to do the same.
The emperor Nero blamed Christians for a fire that burned Rome.
An earthquake that destroyed a religious temple in Rome was blamed on the Christians
The fall of the holy city of Jerusalem
Why did Constantine support Christianity?
He believed that the Christian God helped him win a battle.
He was born a Christian
He disliked other religions
He wanted to be the leader of all Roman churches
What is the difference between clergy and laity?
Clergy are church leaders; laity are regular church members
Clergy are wealthy; laity are poor
Clergy are Roman citizens; laity are not
Clergy are teachers; laity are students
The Christian Bible is made up of the Old Testament and New Testament. What writings make up the New Testament?
The writing of Jesus' apostles known as gospels.
Sacred Islamic writings
Holy Jewish writings
Paul's Parables
The Christian Bible is made up of the Old Testament and New Testament. What writings make up the Old Testament?
The writing of Jesus' apostles known as gospels.
Sacred Islamic writings
Holy Jewish writings
Paul's Parables
Which of the following words means attacking someone for their personal beliefs?
persecution
martyr
cooperate
parables
Which of the following words means to work with or go along with someone's plan?
persecution
martyr
cooperate
parables
Which of the following words refers to a person who is willing to die for their beliefs?
persecution
martyr
cooperate
parables
Which of the following words refers to a story that is used to demonstrate an idea or make a point?
persecution
martyr
cooperate
parable
