Question 1

What did the Jews hope for before the rise of Christianity?

Accepted Answer

A deliverer to rescue them from the Romans

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A new temple to be built in Jerusalem

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Wealth to flow into their land

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A powerful army to fight the Romans

Question 2

Who began traveling throughout Judaea and Galilee around a.d. 30?

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Jesus

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Peter

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John the Baptist

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Paul

Question 3

What were Jesus' followers known as?

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Disciples or apostles

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Saints

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Prophets

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Martyrs

Question 4

What led to Jesus' arrest by the Romans?

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His growing influence and perceived threat

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He declared war on the Romans

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He stole from the temple

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He converted many Romans

Question 5

On which Jewish holiday was Jesus arrested?

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Passover

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Yom Kippur

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Hanukkah

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Sukkot

Question 6

What happened after Jesus' death according to his followers?

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Reports of his resurrection

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He returned to Jerusalem

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He went to heaven immediately

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He was buried without incident

Question 7

How did the Romans react to the spread of Christianity?

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They began to punish Christians

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They ignored it completely

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They embraced the new religion

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They converted many citizens

Question 8

What was the official religion of the empire of Ethiopia by a.d. 334?

Accepted Answer

Christianity

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Islam

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Judaism

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Paganism

Question 9

Who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire almost four centuries after Jesus' death?

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Theodosius

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Constantine

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Augustus

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Nero

Question 10

What caused conflict between Latin-speaking and Greek-speaking Christians?

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The authority of the pope

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Different views on God

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Disagreements over scripture

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Conflicts over church rituals

Question 11

What did early Christians do after Jesus's death?

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Spread his message

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Fled to other regions

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Renounced their faith

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Built a temple

Question 12

On what holiday was Jesus arrested?

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Passover

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Rosh Hashanah

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Hanukkah

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Yom Kippur

Question 13

Why did the Romans see Jesus as a threat?

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His influence was growing among the people

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He advocated for violence against Romans

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He was wealthy and powerful

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He was a political leader

Question 14

What did Jesus use to teach people about God?

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Stories

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Songs

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Paintings

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Statues

Question 15

What did the Jews hope for before the rise of Christianity?

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A deliverer to rescue them from Roman control

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A military alliance with the Romans

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To convert the Romans to Judaism

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Independence from Greek culture

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