Book 1 Flashcards
Test
What was the Roman name for the country where Jesus lived?
Palestine
What nationality were the natives of Palestine?
Jewish
What was the name of the Empire that dominated Palestine in Jesus’ time?
Roman Empire
What was the name of the large sea in the middle of the Roman Empire?
Mediterranean Sea
What was the name of the city where the Emperor lived?
Rome
How far approximately was it from Rome to Palestine?
1500 miles
What was the nationality of most tax collectors in Palestine?
Jewish
From whom did the tax collectors collect the taxes?
Jews
For whom did the tax collectors collect the taxes?
Roman Empire
Who were the Zealots?
Jewish Revolutionaries
Were the Zealots friends or enemies of the tax collectors?
Enemies
Which disciple supported the Roman rule before following Christ?
Matthew
Which disciple support the nationalism before following Christ?
Simon the Zealot
With which Empire did Matthew collaborate?
Roman Empire
What was Simon the Zealot before following Christ?
Jewish Revolutionary
What was Matthew’s occupation before following Christ?
Tax collector
What was Matthew’s occupation after following Christ?
Apostle
What is the main theme of the Gospel according to Matthew?
The Kingdom of Heaven
What is the Hebrew name the Jews used to call the king for whom they were waiting?
Messiah
What is the Greek name the Jews used to call the king for whom they were waiting?
Christ
What do the names “Messiah” and “Christ” both mean?
The anointed one
To what language does the word “Messiah” belong?
Hebrew