Origins and Spread of Christianity
This is when Christianity emerged as a religion.
When is 2,000 years ago?
Identify the 3 branches of Christianity
What is Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant?
What is son?
Good Friday commemorates this event.
What is the crucifixion of Jesus?
___ % of the world identifies as Christian.
What is 31%?
Jesus grew up in this empire with this religious identity.
What is Roman and Jewish?
The Protestant Reformation was led by this man in this century in this modern-day nation.
Who is Martin Luther, in the 16th century, in Germany?
This disciple betrayed Jesus
Who is Judas?
Easter Sunday celebrates this event.
What is the resurrection?
Jesus was born in this town and grew up in this town.
What is Bethlehem and Nazareth?
This man traveled around the Mediterranean region for decades after the death of Jesus, spreading the teachings of Jesus.
Who is Paul?
What is an indulgence?
Holy Communion symbolizes this event
What is the Last Supper?
The three parts of the Trinity, or God's three forms?
What are the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit?
Stories told by Jesus to teach lessons
What is a parable?
In the ___ century CE, the Roman ruler ______ converted to Christianity and made Christianity _____, which was instrumental in its growth.
What is 4th century CE, Constantine, legal?
Document posted to the door of a church which kickstarted the Protestant Reformation
What is the 95 Theses?
This prayer is the most popular prayer used by Christians.
What is the Lord's Prayer?
The first 4 books of the New Testament which tell story and teachings of Jesus.
What are the Gospels?
The _____ was the part of the Bible used by Jesus.
What is the Old Testament?
Jesus's belief that he was this made him controversial and threatening to officials in his community.
What is the messiah?
Who is Henry the VIII, and the Anglican or Church of England?
Catholics believe the bread and wine taken at Holy Communion are transformed into and literally become the body and blood of Christ. This concept is called _____.
What is transubstantiation?
The Gospels were written by these 4 men.
Who are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?
In 1054, the Catholic Church split and this branch became the 2nd branch of Christianity.
What is the Orthodox branch?