Key Words
What does it mean to be a martyr?
a person who suffers greatly, or willingly dies, for their beliefs rather than renounce them
Jesus sent the Apostles out to...
"make disciples in all nations" - spread the message and convert people
Jesus lived during the time of the _______________?
Roman Empire
Who is considered the first Christian martyr?
St Stephen
How many journeys did St Paul make to spread Christianity?
three
Book in the Bible that tells the story of the work of the Apostles in the early Church.
the Acts
The apostle that was with Jesus when he was crucified.
John the Apostle
Christians were seen as a real threat to who/what?
Jewish authorities or Roman Empire/Emperor
How did St Paul die?
beheading
What is the name of the Jewish conservatives who focussed on strict adherence to both written and oral Jewish law?
Pharisees
The people who led the early Church.
Apostles
Give one reason why the early Church grew
they experienced or witnessed miracles, they liked the idea that everyone should be treated equally
Paul was the first to bring Christianity to __________
Europe
How did St Stephen die?
stoned to death
Who crucified Jesus?
Pontius Pilate
The _________ refers to "Good News" that we are saved by Jesus Christ, the Son of God
Gospel
Which event (during the Jewish feast) saw the birth of Christianity?
Pentecost
The amount of years the Apostles lived with Jesus.
3 years
Where was Paul from?
Tarsus
Who led the Apostles and is the first Christian?
Peter
What is a Gentile?
a non-Jewish person
Paul was converted when he had a vision on the road to __________?
Damascus
How long between Jesus' resurrection and Ascension?
40 days
Which Roman emperor initiated one of the earliest large-scale persecutions of Christians around AD 64?
Nero