Roman Rule & Judaism
What was a pantheon?
A temple built to honor gods
In what town was Jesus born according to the Bible?
Bethlehem
Who spread Christianity by traveling and writing letters after Jesus’ death?
Paul
What is monotheism?
The belief in only one God
Where did most bishops live?
Cities
Why did many Jews want different rulers in Judea?
They wanted leaders who shared their religion and traditions
What is the holy book of Christianity?
The Bible
What happened to Paul that led him to become a Christian?
He saw a blinding light and heard Jesus’ voice
What does the Eucharist honor?
The Last Supper shared by Jesus and his Apostles
What does the word “pope” mean in Greek?
Father
What action by Emperor Hadrian angered many Jews?
He banned certain Jewish rituals
What is the Resurrection?
Jesus rising from the dead after his death
What is a martyr?
A person who dies for religious beliefs
During the Eucharist, what do Christians eat and drink in remembrance of Jesus?
Bread and wine
Which emperor became a Christian and removed bans on Christians?
Constantine
What happened after the final Jewish revolt?
Jerusalem was destroyed and many Jews were forced to leave
Why did Roman leaders arrest Jesus?
They believed his teachings challenged their authority
How did many early Christians secretly identify one another while facing persecution?
They used secret symbols such as the fish and held secret meetings
Who makes up the Trinity in Christian belief?
God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit
What did Constantine do to support Christianity after becoming a Christian?
He supported the Church and built Christian churches
Why did some Romans see Judaism as a challenge to their own beliefs?
Jews believed only one God should be worshipped
Why did Jesus often teach using parables?
To explain important lessons in a way people could understand
Who chose 12 disciples to spread his message?
Jesus
What did Augustine of Hippo encourage Christians to focus on instead of material goods?
God’s plan for the world
Which emperor later made Christianity the official religion of Rome?
Theodosius I