Lesson 1 Flashcards
Who was ruling Judaea when Jesus was born
Rome
How many years ago did Christianity develope?
2000 years ago
What were 3 ways the Jews had dealing with the Romans
- Avoid conflict
- Ignore
- Fight
Who are the zealots and who did the rebel against
The zealots are Jews and they rebelled against Rome
The zealots took the mountain fortress of _______
Masada
When the zealots were defeated by Rome what were they told
They were told they could never return to Jerusalem
What happened at Masada
The zealots were crushed. Romans broke the walls but only found a few alive zealots. Most had taken their lives before the Romans came
Where was Jesus born
Bethlehem
Many believed Jesus was ____ of ____
Son of god
What did Jesus preach
He preached that all should turn from their selfish ways and to welcome the kingdom of heaven/god
What did Jesus say about god
That god created and loved all people
What did Jesus teach
That people had to love god and forgive others
What are two parables mentioned in the book
The Good Samaritan
The prodical son
Jesus not only preached but also….
Healed many and preformed miracles
Who was Jesus betrayed by and where
He was betrayed by the Jews at the last supper
He was arrested by the _________ and sentenced to _______ by the roman governor. He was _____ on a cross
Jewish leaders
Death
Crucified
What do the Christians believe happened on the third day
Jesus was resurrected from the dead
What are 2 Christian holy days and what to they mark
Christmas marks he birth
Easter marks his resurrection
What are the closest followers of Jesus called
Disciples
What are early Christian leaders who spread his message called
Apostles
Who are those who accepted Jesus’ teachings
Christians
Who are two apostles mentioned in the book
Peter and Paul
How was Paul converted
Paul heard Jesus and joined Christianity
What is salvation
The act of being saved from the effects of sin
What were the tree views of the Jews and Romans tor wards Jesus
Feared him
Felt he deceived
Felt he was the deliverer
Christianity is one of the ______ largest religions today. Christians lead all religions in ________ aid. Christians are the _____ _______ religious group in the world
3r
Humanitarian
Most percicuted
