Judaism and Rome
Jesus of Nazareth
Who were the Apostles
Christianity and the empire
Vocab for
Organizing the church
100

When did the Romans take over Judah?

63 B.C

100

What was Jesus spoke of doing to sick people?

He preformed healing for the sick people.

100

What were the followers of Jesus's teachings called?

Christians

100

When did Axum make Christianity the official religion of  Axum?

A.D. 334

100

What does hierarchy mean?

An organization with different levels of authority.

200

T or F Did the Romans allow Judaism to be practiced in the empire?

True

200

What is the meaning of resurrection?

The act of rising from the dead.

200

What does Christos mean in Greek?

"The anointed one"

200

What helped Christians travel from one region to another?

Well constructed roads

200

What does Clergy mean?

Church officials

300

What group of Jews believed that they should fight the Romans for their freedom?

The Zealots

300

What is the meaning of parables?

A short story that teaches a principle about what is good behavior.

300

What did Christians referrer to Jesus as?

Jesus Christ

300

What does martyr mean?

A person who is willing to die for his or her beliefs

300

What does laity mean?

Regular church members

400

Where does the Jewish fortress called Masada stand?

A mountaintop in southeastern Israel.

400

What year did Jesus begin traveling throughout Galilee and Judaea?

30 A.D.

400

Who were two important Apostles in the early church?

Peter and Paul

400

Who thought Christians were a threat to the their empire?

The Romans

400

What does doctrine mean?

official church teaching

500

How many Roman soldiers did the 1,000 Jewish soldiers hold off.

15,000 Roman soldiers

500

What did many people believe Jesus was?

The promised deliverer.

500

What does salvation mean?

The act of being saved from the effects of sin.

500

around what time did Axum defeat neighboring Kush.

A.D. 300

500

What does Pope mean?

The title given to the Bishop of Rome.