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WorksheetsLL Origins of Christianity and Judaism Review
Total questions: 137
Worksheet time: 2hrs 4mins
The Romans killed Jesus by...
Crucifixion
Burning
Beheading
Poison
The birthplace of Christianity was a remote territory at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea called ____________.
Judea
Carthage
Rome
Spain
Judea was once part of the ancient Hebrew kingdom of _________.
Israel
Greece
Persia
Carthage
The Jews of Judea were devoted to their homeland and to their belief in...
a single God
Greek gods
Egyptian gods
Roman gods
Jews read prophecies that one day God would send a savior to restore the _____________ .
Kingdom of Israel
Roman Republic
Kingdom of Egypt
Kingdom of France
Where does most of the information about Jesus come from?
Roman historians
writings of his followers called the gospels
books that Jesus wrote
Jewish writings
Which of the following places were places where Jesus spent time?
Jerusalem
Nazareth
Bethlehem
Rome
What is a disciple?
one of Jesus' earliest followers
someone who rejected Jesus
someone who persecuted Christians
anyone who met Jesus
Jesus claimed to be the promised ___________, which means he was the one who would save God's people and establish God's kingdom.
messiah
emperor
governor
prophet
Roman soldiers watched Jesus and the crowds that were with him very closely because they were afraid Jesus might ...
start a rebellion
become a Christian
steal food and gold
gain the emperor's favor
Which of the following was a way Christians were persecuted by the Romans at first?
Judas
John
Mark
Paul
What method was used to execute Jesus?
crucifixion
set on fire
buried alive
beaten to death
The gospels claim that after Jesus was crucified and buried in a tomb, three days later...
he came back from the dead and appeared to many
his body was stolen and burned by Roman soldiers
the Roman emperor made Christianity the official religion
his disciples were all killed and never heard from again
Who was responsible for writing most of the letters in the New Testament?
Paul
Constantine
Jesus
Augustus
Paul devoted his life to spreading the teachings of Jesus and news of Jesus’ ...
resurrection
parables
birth
family
Jesus of Nazareth practiced what religion growing up.
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Roman
The stories of Jesus' life and teachings were recorded in books called
the gospels
the apostles
the Old Testament
the psalms
What are the Apostles?
Writers of the Gospels
Angels
Roman Soldiers
Leaders of Rome
Jesus was born in Bethlehem but what is the area called?
Gaul
Judea
Athens
Sicily
who is the founder of christianity?
constantine 1
jesus
pontius pilate
mohammad
Who was Influential in the Spread of Early Christianity?
Mark
Caesar
Luke
Paul
The twelve loyal followers of Jesus were known as
Leaders
Commanders
Instructors
Apostles
Birthplace of Jesus
Nazareth
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Byzantium
Roman Governor who sentenced Jesus to death.
Constantine I
John the Baptist
Pontius Pilate
St. Paul
Holy book of Christians.
Quran
Bhagvad Gita
Geronimo Stilton
Bible
Christianity was founded by
Prophet Mohammad
Jesus of Nazareth
Constantine
Pontius Pilate
Who travelled around the Roman Empire to spread Jesus' teachings.
St. Paul
St. Peter
Theodosius I
Constantine
come from?
What is the central or main idea of Christianity?
moral righteousness (being good) and social justice (kindness to others)
being rich and powerful is most important
conquering the largest territory in the world
following Roman laws and customs
To mistreat a person because of his or her beliefs
persecute
missionary
monastery
fable
What is the act of rising from the dead?
excommunication
shism
resurrection
icon
What does Christianity teach us about Jesus?
He is the son of God
He is the first Shepherd
He is the writer of the Bible
He is a Jewish priest
The Christian God has how many parts?
One
Two
Three
Four
Which of these is the main symbol of Christianity?
Cross
Olive branch
Angel wings
Crescent moon
Jesus probably grew up in a family of
A carpenter in Nazareth
A shoemaker in Jerusalem
An innkeeper in Bethlehem
A fisherman by the Sea of Galilee
One example of a parable is a story about
Jesus rising from the dead
The birth of a baby in a stable
Paul telling others about Jesus
A traveler helping an injured man
Who were the Jesus' followers who wrote the gospels in the new testament of the Christian Bible?
David, Solomon, Herod, and Saul
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Peter, Paul, Joseph, and Constantine
Theodosius, Tiberius, Claudius, and Nero
How was Jesus executed?
He did not survive the Resurrection
He was stabbed at the Last Supper
He was crucified on a cross
He was poisoned at the Nativity
Why did Matthew, Luke, Mark, and John write the gospels?
To defend themselves when they were on trial in Rome
To prevent the Romans from crucifying Jesus
To spread the news of Jesus' life and teachings
To explain why they converted to Judaism
Jesus often taught using simple stories with moral or religious messages. These stories were called
Disciples
Missionaries
Parables
Prefects
What does the Greek word "Christos" mean?
Redeemer
Annointed One
Chosen
Messiah or savior
The dispersal of the Jews from their homelands into exile by Roman authority.
The Great Exodus
The Great Migration
Diaspora
Divine Diffusion
Christianity came from this religion?
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Shintoism
How did the Romans respond to Jesus's arrival in Jerusalem?
The Romans went out of their way to make Jesus feel welcome.
The Romans had no interest in Jesus's visit.
The Romans arranged to have Jesus arrested and put on trial.
The Romans invited Jesus to share the Passover meal with them.
Is Christianity a monotheistic or polytheistic religion
Monotheistic
Polytheistic
What are the gospels?
accounts of Jesus's life
letters written to explain certain Christian beliefs
sacred songs or hymns
the history of the Jewish people
According to the gospels, Jesus called a small number of men to be his followers. What were they called?
disciples
messiahs
parables
prefects
According to the gospels, what happened that convinced the disciples that Jesus was the son of God?
Jesus felt no pain on the cross.
God removed Jesus from the cross.
Jesus rose from the dead.
The Romans were unable to kill Jesus.
A Roman Emperor who ended the persecution of Christians in 313 CE and gave them the freedom to practice their religion openly.
Constantine
Nero
Trajan
Caracalla
According to the earliest written accounts, what did Jesus emphasize in his teachings?
love
justice
revenge
obedience
According to Jesus, what would the kingdom of God be like?
A. The Roman Empire would end.
B. A new emperor would be crowned.
C. People would destroy the old temples.
D. People would live according to God's will.
One example of a parable is a story about ...
A. Jesus rising from the dead.
B. the birth of a baby in a stable.
C. Paul telling others about Jesus.
D. a traveler helping an injured man.
Which teaching helped to spread Christianity in the Roman Empire?
A. Believers would not feel pain or hunger.
B. Citizens had the right to overthrow evil rulers.
C. People could sacrifice to any gods they wanted.
D. Slaves and the poor could hope for a better life after death.
Why did Jesus appeal to so many people?
He supported the poor, the outcasts and the sick.
He was rich and famous
He was their king
He made them rich
One who tries to convert others to their religion.
Missionary
Disciple
Parable
Martyr
A ritual by which someone is welcomed into a religion
Martyr
Gospel
Baptize
Hymn
Which best describes the Jewish response to Roman rule?
All Jews supported a violent resistance to Rome.
None of the Jewish people accepted Roman rule.
Jews were divided on a response to Roman rule.
Most Jews believed the Roman gods would save them.
What did many Jews hope that a Messiah would do?
free them from a foreign power
Write a new holy book
Establish a new religion
Build a new temple
What made it easier for Apostle Paul to spread the message of Christianity?
Common languages of English and German
The low cost of maintaining horses
Roman roads and the common language
Limited his message to only poor Jewish people
Coming back to life
Baptism
Crucifixion
Conversion
Resurrection
A ritual cleansing by plunging into water
Conversion
Baptism
Martyr
Resurrection
The three persons, or forms, of God according to Christian belief. Father, Son, Holy Spirit
Disciple
Martyr
Trinity
Missionary
Tells the story of Jesus, his early followers and their beliefs
The Old Testament
The New Testament
The Hebrew Bible
The Quran
What do Christians call the Hebrew Bible?
The Torah
The New Testament
The Old Testament
The Pslams
The man Christians believe to be God's Son and also God in human form
Jesus
Paul
Moses
Muhammad
Those who believe Jesus was the Messiah and choose to follow Him and His teachings
Christians
Angels
Americans
Gentiles
Which holiday celebrates when Jesus was resurrected?
Christmas
Easter
Hanukkah
Diwali
What does the Christian sacrament of Communion symbolize to some Christians?
The birth of Jesus as a messiah.
The teaching of Jesus at the Last Supper.
It marks the resurrection of Jesus.
It marks the beginning of one’s faith journey.
Who was the Father of the Hebrews?
Moses
Abraham
Jesus
Muhammed
What is the name of the Jewish holy book?
Torah
Bible
Qu'ran
Commandments
The Exodus involved the Hebrews escaping from...
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Israel
Rome
Moses went up to Mount Sinai and was given _______ by God?
The Torah
The Five Pillars
The Promised Land
The Ten Commandments
Who burned down the Second Temple in Jerusalem?
Greeks
Romans
Egyptians
Israelites
What miracle did Moses and the Hebrews experience that helped them escape the Pharaoh's army?
The ten plagues
The burning bush
The ten commandments
The parting of the Red Sea
A prophet is a spiritual leader. Example-Abraham
True
False
The Roman Empire surrounded which body of water?
The Red Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
The Dead Sea
Where do Christians worship?
Synagogue
Temple
Mosque
Church
The Torah is the first__________ books of the Bible.
Two
Five
Three
Twelve
Who received the Ten Commandments?
Abraham
Moses
David
Solomon
Why did God send the plagues to Egypt?
To convince the Pharaoh to free the Jewish slaves
To punish the Egyptians for worshipping other gods
To prove his power to Moses
A ______ is a Jewish house of worship.
synagogue
mosque
church
The Israelites become __________ while in Egypt.
farmers
traders
idol worshippers
slaves
Over 2,000 years ago many Jews left their homeland. This scattering of Jews became known as--
Persecution
Monotheism
Execution
Diaspora
Which three major religions have their origins in the Middle East?
Christianity, Islam, Buddhism
Shintoism, Hinduism, Islam
Buddhism, Islam, Judiasm
Islam, Judaism, Christianity
What ceremony do Jews celebrate to remember Moses freeing the slaves?
Bar Mitzvah
Passover
Shabbat
Why did the Romans kill Jesus?
They didn't agree with his beliefs.
They thought he was a liar.
They thought he would lead a revolt against the empire.
He killed an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew slave
Most information we have about Jesus was written by whom?
It was never written
Jesus's followers
The Roman Empire
Jesus
What were Jesus' 12 followers who traveled with him called?
Hebrews
Disciples
Commanders
Helpers
Where did Christianity begin?
Europe
Greece
The Roman Empire
The Middle East
Why did Paul travel across Europe?
For an adventure
To spread Christianity
He was looking for a new place to live
He wanted to spread Judaism
Which religion began first?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
Who was Jesus?
The son of God
The son of Poseidon
The son of Zeus
The son of Moses
What is a "messiah"?
a person who loves God
a person who has become enlightened
a savior; a deliverer
a person who spreads the word of God
The parents of Jesus.
Mary & John
Joseph & Mary
Adam & Eve
Bonnie & Clyde
evolve from?
The day that Jesus was born is celebrated on _________.
Goody Friday
Easter
Christmas
Palm Sunday
What does the term "Messiah" mean in Hebrew?
A prophet
Anointed one
Follower of a religion
Follower of Jesus
What was the capital of the Jewish homeland?
Rome
Jerusalem
Nazareth
Bethlehem
What is the term used in Christianity that signifies a person's desire to become Christian?
Baptism
Discipleship
Salvation
Resurrection
According to the Bible, why did many people first start to follow Jesus?
They saw him perform miracles
They heard his teachings
They were forced to follow
They were his disciples
Why did the Romans arrest Jesus in CE 30?
For claiming to be the Messiah
For performing miracles
For challenging Roman authority
For telling parables
In Christianity, what does the term "salvation" mean?
The act of being chosen
The process of becoming a disciple
Rescue from sin
The journey to the homeland
Who is considered to be the 13th Apostle?
Peter
John
Paul
Matthew
