(New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel.
What is the apostle?
100
a. Vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent.
b. To reject a bill and try to stop it from becoming law.
What is veto?
100
a. Patricians that served as members of the council of elders
b. The most powerful branch of government in Ancient Rome's republic.
What is the senate?
100
A person who is killed or tortured for his beliefs.
What is martyr?
100
5000 heavily armed foot soldiers in the Roman army
What is a legion?
200
The putting of death to someone by nailing or tying that person to a cross.
What is crucifixion?
200
An official count of all the people living in a country or region.
What is the census?
200
The head of the Roman Catholic Church?
Who is Pope?
200
To treat people cruelly and unfairly.
What is to persecute?
200
An opinion shared by most; general agreement.
What is consensus?
300
(New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message.
What is parable?
300
A type of government in which citizens choose representatives to run the country.
What is republic?
300
A ruler with absolute power and authority?
What is dictator?
300
A follower of Christ who carries on Christ's mission.
What is a disciple?
400
The Hebrew equivalent of our word "anointed". The Greek word "Christ", the Hebrew word "Messiah", and our phrase "Anointed One" all mean the same thing. Jesus was the One anointed by God to be to us a prophet, priest, and king.
What is messiah?
400
A huge marble government building in ancient Rome.
What is the basilica?
400
An elected official in ancient Rome who represented the interests of the plebeians, or common people.
What is tribune?
400
This is a religion based on the teaching of Jesus and as a follower you would be sent to the Roman Coliseum to die!
What is Christianity?
400
Professional fighter or prisoner who entertained the public by fighting other gladiators or wild animals in mortal combat.