Judaism & the Romans
What city remained holy for the Jews?
Jerusalem
Where did Jesus grow up?
Nazareth
What is the name of Jesus rising from death?
Resurrection
What was Peter’s job before following Jesus?
Fisherman
What group ruled the land where Jesus lived?
The Romans
Who were the Zealots?
What were Jesus' closest followers called?
Disciples
Who was the first to see Jesus alive again?
Mary Magdalene
What city did Peter help start a church in?
Rome
Why were the Jews upset during Passover?
Roman statues in the city and high taxes
What was the Roman governor of Judaea called?
Procurator
What kind of short story did Jesus often use?
What did Christians believe brought salvation?
Believing in Jesus and his teachings
What happened to Paul on the road to Damascus?
He saw a great light and heard Jesus’ voice
What did Roman leaders fear about Jesus?
His popularity and growing influence
What fortress did 1,000 Jews defend for 2 years?
Masada
What was the name of Jesus' special rules for life?
The Beatitudes
Name the three persons of the Trinity.
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
What did Paul do after becoming a Christian?
Spread Jesus' message and started churches
What happened to Jesus after his arrest?
He was sentenced to death by crucifixion
On page 373, what was the result of the Jewish rebellions?
The Jewish rebellions failed to achieve their goal of driving out the Romans.
What two things did Jesus say people should love?
God and your neighbor
What caused the tension between the Jews and the Romans?
The Romans brought statues of the emperor into Jerusalem, and they wanted the Jews to bow down and worship the statues. The Jews refused because they considered them false idols.
What did the apostles do to spread Jesus’ message?
Preached to Jews and Gentiles across the Mediterranean
How did the Roman Empire help spread Christianity?
Peace and safety allowed the message to spread