R.E Revision Flashcards
Why was Mary pregnant ?
The holy spirit told Mary she would and she became pregnant.
What is a virgin ?
Someone who has not done intercourse.
Who was told to name the baby,Jesus ?
Joseph the carpenter.
What did the three wise men give to Jesus ?
Gold,Frankincense and myrrh.
How old was Jesus when he got lost in the temple ?
12
How long was Jesus missing for ?
3 days
Where was Jesus found and who was he with ?
He was found in a temple with some Jewish leaders.
Who was in charge of the country Palestine ?
Italy/Rome
What was the capital of Palestine ?
Jerusalem
Who was emperor at that time ?
King Herod
How many people populated in the capital ?
50,000 people
What was the landmark visisble all over the city ?
Mount Hermon
What type of transportation was there in Jerusalem ?
Horses,cammels and donkey’s
What was the average persons house made of in Palestine ?
It hade mud bricks,a flat roof,a place for animals and your whole generation of family.
Why was life for women so unfair ?
They had to do the most jobs (taking care of children,preparing food and fetching water).
What rules were unfair for women ?
Not allowed to pick who they marry,not allowed to own properties didn’t go to school.
What diseases were mostly comon ?
Blindness and leperosy
What were the punishments back in Jerusalem ?
crucifiction and getting stoned to death.
Who were the rabbis ?
teachers and leaders of faith and were strict on obbeying the 613 laws/commandments.
Who were the high priests ?
very religious leaders and had the job of going into the most holiest part of church.
Who were the Sanhedrin ?
people part of Jewish court systems and dealt with people commiting crimes.
Who were the Pharisees ?
their name meant seperated in one and also very strict in the 613 laws/commandments
Who were the Zealots ?
they hated the Romans,didn’t pay taxes and was prepared to fight for freedom.
Who were the Essenes ?
They lived a normal life and mostly lived in desserts and were even stricter than the Pharisees in religion.
