RE Flashcards
What was the Annunciation?
When the Angel Gabriel visited Mary to tell her she would have a son
What was the Visitation?
When Mary visisted Elizabeth and they both had children
Who were the Magi?
They were three kings or wise men that visited Jesus when he was born
What were the Magi’s names?
Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar
What were the magi’s gifts
Frankincense, mhyrr, gold
What is a Virgin?
Someone who has not had sex
When was Jesus born?
4AD
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
How old was Jesus when he died?
33
How did Jesus die?
Crucifixion
What is a Rabbi?
A Jewish religious leader/teacher
What is a high priest? (Jewish)
Supreme leader of the Jewish Faith
What is the Sandhedrin?
A council of 71 Jewish religious leaders
Who were the Pharisees?
Very devout Jews
Who were the Sadducees?
Wealthy Jews who had relations with the Romans
Who were the Essenes?
Devout Jews who lived in the desert
Who were the Zealots?
Jews who hated and killed Romans
Who were the Gospel Writers?
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
What was John’s symbol?
An eagle
What was Mark’s symbol?
A winged lion
What is ‘Magnificat’?
The poem said by Mary to praise God during the Vistitation. (or a magnificient cat)
What was Luke’s symbol?
A winged bull
What is Original Sin?
The Christian Belief that people inhereted sin from when they were born from Adam and Eve which is why Baptism is used.
What was Matthew’s symbol?
An angel