Development
Where was Christianity founded?
Judea (Roman province, holy land)
The central figure in the Christian religion.
Jesus
God
The male ruler of an empire.
Emperor
Jesus was from what town/city?
Nazareth
The Mother of Jesus.
Mary
Jesus is said to be 'the Messiah'. What does this mean?
Savior
A period of 100 years.
Jesus spread a message of love. He said to "Love your...…. as you would love ……"
Love your neighbor as you would love yourself.
The first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity - He made the religion legal.
Constantine
What religion was Jesus born into? (What religion was Jesus)
Judaism (Jewish)
Practices or beliefs that are passed down from generation to generation in a culture.
Tradtions
Briefly explain why the Romans feared Jesus and had him arrested.
Answers will vary (Only one king allowed, Jesus said he was son of ONE GOD, but the romans believed in more than that, they feared he would start a revolution/revolt).
This disciple of Jesus was originally a roman persecutor. He had a vision and converted.
Paul (or Saul)
Jesus preached love and compassion - he suggested that being good and following his teaching would allow you to go to ….. when you die.
One of Jesus's closest followers (also called apostles).
Disciples.
How was Jesus executed?
Hung on a cross (crucifixion)
This famous Emperor was known for his brutal treatment of Christians. He killed and arrested countless thousands.
Nero
Jesus's followers claimed that Jesus did this, three days after he had been killed.
Rose from the dead.
Conforming to what is true, accepted or right.
Orthodox