Font size
WorksheetsRome, Lesson 4, Rome's Religion, Judaism, & Christianity
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
The polytheistic religion of ancient Rome involved beliefs about the humanlike qualities of the deities and their importance in everyday life.
True
False
Christianity originated from which region and what are its central features, including key people, sacred text, and basic beliefs?
Middle East; Jesus Christ, Bible, belief in one God
India; Buddha, Tripitaka, belief in reincarnation
China; Confucius, Analects, belief in harmony
Greece; Socrates, Republic, belief in democracy
The expulsion of the Jews from their homeland by the Romans began the Jewish diaspora.
True
False
What was the religious belief of the Romans at first?
Monotheistic
Christian
Polytheistic
Buddhist
How much of the lives did the gods control of the Romans?
Very little part of their lives
All parts of their lives
Some of their life
None of their life
What was the Roman’s view of their gods such as qualities and behavior?
They were made of marble
Human-like qualities; can be married
They were supernatural/extra powers
No emotions or expressions
Where did the gods come from and where did they get their names?
Mt. Vesuvius, named after animals
Mt. Sinai, named after planets
Greek gods, named after planets
Mt. Carmel, named after animals
How did the Roman’s worship their gods?
Burning wheat; singing songs
Burning incense; Olympic games
Praying and offering food; altars/temples
Praying and singing songs
The Romans' attitude towards other religions was generally:
Tolerant and inclusive, allowing the practice of various religions
Intolerant, banning all other religions except their own
Indifferent, with no official stance on religious practices
Hostile, actively persecuting followers of other religions
According to the text, who was Jesus, where was he from, and what did he begin to do once he was 31 years old?
Jesus was a carpenter from Nazareth in Galilee who began preaching his ideas at 31.
Jesus was a fisherman from Galilee who began healing at 31.
Jesus was a shepherd from Bethlehem who began teaching at 31.
Jesus was a tax collector from Jerusalem who began writing at 31.
What were the two main messages of Jesus?
Love God with all of your heart, mind, soul, and strength
Treat yourself better than others
Love thy neighbor
Not everyone has a chance for heaven
What major sermon or speech did Jesus give on a mountainside and what was the major theme?
Sermon on the Mount, theme: Love one another and The Beatitudes
Last Supper, theme: Betrayal
Parable of the Sower, theme: Faith
Transfiguration, theme: Glory
What were the Roman officials fearful of when it came to Jesus’ growing fame?
That he would overthrow Rome
That he would change their religion
His growing influence threatened law and order
He wanted to be king of Israel
Jesus was betrayed by whom and what happened to him as a result of the betrayal according to the text?
Judas Iscariot; He was crucified.
Peter; He was imprisoned.
John; He was exiled.
Thomas; He was stoned.
According to early Christian writings, why was the message of Jesus of Nazareth's resurrection important?
It led to the birth of Christianity
Christianity slowly died out
Judaism became more important
People changed to Hinduism
"The Apostles" were important to Christianity because they were:
Followers of Jesus who spread his teachings
Authors of the Bible
Leaders of the Roman Empire
Prophets in the Old Testament
People who accepted the apostle’s teachings were known as:
Zealots
Muslims
Jews
Christians
How did early Christians get together for worship and teaching?
Formed churches/local groups
Studied the Bible/early Christian writings
Ate a meal similar to the Last Supper
All of the above
Paul (Saul), a Roman citizen and educated Jew, became a follower of Jesus after a transformative experience on the road to Damascus. What did he do to promote Christianity?
He founded many churches and wrote letters that are found in the New Testament.
He built churches across Europe.
He became a Roman Emperor.
He led a rebellion against Rome.
What are the basic beliefs of Christians?
Belief in one God, Jesus as the Son of God, and the Holy Spirit
Belief in multiple gods and goddesses
Belief in reincarnation and karma
Belief in the teachings of Buddha
In the 100 years after Jesus’ death, what helped Christianity to spread so rapidly?
Roman roads
Peace and order in the Roman Empire
People could speak the Christian language
Both a & b
What was different with how the Jews were ruled in Judea and Galilee? What were the Jews hoping for from God?
The Jews in Judea and Galilee were ruled by violence and force; hoping for a deliverer
The Jews in both regions were ruled directly by the Romans. Hoping to be in charge of Israel
The Jews in Judea had a local ruler, while those in Galilee were ruled directly by the Romans. Hoping to be left alone
Both regions had local rulers. Hoping for new land.
What did Caesar Augustus do when he became emperor to have more control over the Jews?
Renamed Judah to Judea and made it a province
Removed the Jewish King; assigned a procurator
Held gladiator fights with Jews
Both a & b
What were three different ways the Jews responded to Roman rule?
They cooperated with the Romans, remained neutral and practiced Jewish traditions, and stayed away from the Romans.
They migrated to other regions, adopted Roman customs, and engaged in trade with the Romans.
They formed secret societies, converted to Roman religion, and refused to pay taxes.
They sought help from neighboring kingdoms, built fortifications, and negotiated peace treaties.
What was the name of the group that believed they should fight against the Roman Empire?
Hittites
Chaldeans
Zealots
Visigoths
What happened to the people who rebelled against Rome in 66CE and what significant event happened as a result for the second time in history?
The rebels were pardoned, and the Roman Empire expanded its territory.
The rebels were defeated, and the Second Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed.
The rebels formed a new independent state, and the Roman Empire recognized it.
The rebels successfully overthrew the Roman Empire, leading to its collapse.
What happened at the Jewish fortress called, “Masada”?
The Romans built it as a military base.
It was the site of a famous battle between the Greeks and the Jews.
1000 Jewish defenders defended the fortress against 15000 Romans. Lost in the end.
It was a peaceful trading post.
In 132CE, what event occurred that changed the lives of many Jews for over 1000 years?
Second Jewish diaspora
The Jews defeated the Romans
Jews moved to Rome
Jews were delivered to Zion
