Church History 1

Question 1

Name 3 facts about Christianity

Answer 1

A religion that focuses around god and Jesus Christ

Christians believe that a recently executed Jewish man name Jesus was the long awaited messiah

They also believe that on the 3rd day he was executed on a cross so that everyone who believed in him could be forgiven of their sins and have eternal life

Question 2

Who wrote the 4 gospels and when

Answer 2

Mark wrote his around 70ce
Matthew wrote his around 85 ce
John wrote his between 90 and 100
Luke wrote his around 85 ce

Question 3

What are the biggest religions in the world

Answer 3

1. Christianity- Protestant, catholic,Baptist etc
   2.Islam
   3.Hinduism
   4.Buddhism
   5.Sikhism
2. Judaism

Question 4

When did Paul write his letters

Answer 4

Paul wrote his letters between the years of 50 to 58 ce

Question 5

What is the council of Jerusalem

Answer 5

The council of Jerusalem was formed to keep the Christian religion down and keep most people Jewish

Question 6

What were some of the punishment emperor Nero did to Christians

Answer 6

Burning them (using them as light for his villa), throwing them in a pit with a lion or carnivorous animal, crucifying them

Question 7

What was Plinys test

Answer 7

The test was to prove your faith by confessing if you prayed or who you worshipped

Question 8

What were Christians accused of doing at night

Answer 8

They were accused of meeting up and eating the body of Jesus Christ

Question 9

What is a martyr

Answer 9

A martyr is a person who is killed for their beliefs or a religion.e.g. Saint Sebastian, st bartholomew
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