Rise Of Christianity

Question 1

The Jews

Answer 1

First followers of Jesus Christ
Split - some used Jesus’ teachings to form a new religion to be spread throughout the Roman Empire
Jews (as a religion) still await Messiah

Question 2

Pontius Pilate

Answer 2

Roman governor that accused Jesus of defying Roman authority and sentenced Jesus to be crucified

Question 3

Peter

Answer 3

One of Jesus’ disciples
Became the first bishop/Pope in Rome
Jesus referred to him as the “rock” on which the Christian church would be built

Question 4

Pax Romano

Answer 4

Roman peace
Created a common language (Latin)
Christians could share a common format to spread Christianity

Question 5

Paul

Answer 5

A Jew that was at first an enemy of Christianity until a vision appeared
Spread Christianity throughout the Middle East
Had a vision of Jesus Christ while walking, which lead him to convert

Question 6

Constantine

Answer 6

Roman emperor who prayed for help in battle
Saw a vision of the cross, which was then put on the Roman shields
Approved/accepted Christianity
Converted to Christianity

Question 7

Jesus of Nazareth

Answer 7

Aka Jesus Christ -> Christianity
Believed to be the Messiah/ “King of the Jews”
Taught humans love God and each other