Unit D

Question 1

What is the foundation of Christianity?

Answer 1

Community

Christianity is formed by and based in community, influenced by Judaism.

Question 2

What does the Torah represent in Judaism?

Answer 2

The Law

The Torah expresses the relationship with God and each other.

Question 3

What is the summary of the law according to Jesus in Matthew 22:37-40?

Answer 3

Love God and love others

Jesus emphasized the importance of love in relationships.

Question 4

What traditional divisions does Christian Community strip away?

Answer 4

Slave/Free, Male/Female, Jew/Greek

Galatians 3:28 highlights equality before God.

Question 5

How did early Christians view each other?

Answer 5

As brothers and sisters

They considered themselves part of an extended family.

Question 6

What image did the Apostle Paul use to emphasize community?

Answer 6

Body of Christ

This image reflects unity in diversity within the early Christian groups.

Question 7

What does the image of a Spiritual House suggest?

Answer 7

Unique construction of different shaped stones

It indicates the importance of each person’s presence in the community.

Question 8

What does the term ‘Holy Nation’ imply for Christians?

Answer 8

Set apart for a special purpose

It signifies their allegiance to the kingdom of God over the Roman Empire.

Question 9

Who is the central figure in the history of Christianity?

Answer 9

Jesus of Nazareth

His life and ministry mark the beginning of Christian history.

Question 10

What event marked the beginning of Jesus’ ministry?

Answer 10

Baptism by John the Baptist

This event included a vision where he received God’s blessing.

Question 11

What themes did Jesus address during his ministry?

Answer 11

Kingdom of God, religious hypocrisy, interpretation of Mosaic law

He spoke of new ways to understand traditional teachings.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The early church emphasized the importance of _______.

Answer 12

community

Question 13

True or False: The early Christian community maintained strict divisions among its members.

Answer 13

False

The community emphasized equality and unity among diverse members.

Question 14

Who were the 12 disciples chosen by Jesus?

Answer 14

The 12 disciples were followers whom Jesus taught privately.

Question 15

What did the followers of Jesus believe him to be?

Answer 15

The long-awaited Messiah who would usher in the kingdom of God on earth.

Question 16

What event led to the scattering of Jesus’ followers?

Answer 16

The execution of Jesus by crucifixion.

Question 17

What significant event occurred three days after Jesus’ crucifixion?

Answer 17

Women reported that the tomb was empty and an angel told them Jesus had risen from the dead.

Question 18

What was the initial reaction of the disciples to the news of Jesus’ resurrection?

Answer 18

The disciples were initially skeptical.

Question 19

What happened to Jesus after he appeared to his disciples?

Answer 19

He ascended into heaven before their eyes.

Question 20

What are the approximate years for the birth of Jesus?

Answer 20

4-6 BCE.

Question 21

What period marks the ministry of Jesus?

Answer 21

30-33 CE.

Question 22

What significant event occurred in 70 CE?

Answer 22

Destruction of Jerusalem.

Question 23

What major persecution occurred under Emperor Decius?

Answer 23

The first Empire-wide persecution of Christians.

Question 24

What did the apostles receive at Pentecost?

Answer 24

The fire of the Holy Spirit.

Question 25

How many converts did Peter gain on the day of Pentecost?

Answer 25

3,000 converts.

Question 26

What lifestyle was practiced among the early Christians?

Answer 26

Communal living.

Question 27

What were the early followers of Jesus initially called?

Answer 27

Followers of the Way or the Sect of Nazarenes.

Question 28

What name did the followers of Jesus adopt later on?

Answer 28

Christians or ‘followers of Christ.’

Question 29

Who was Peter in relation to Jesus?

Answer 29

One of Jesus’ disciples who preached in Rome.

Question 30

What role did Paul play in the spread of Christianity?

Answer 30

He traveled widely and converted many people to Christianity.

Question 31

What mode of travel did Paul utilize for his missionary journeys?

Answer 31

The extensive system of Roman roads.

Question 32

What did Paul do after starting churches?

Answer 32

He wrote letters back to them for counsel and encouragement.

Question 33

What became part of the Christian scriptures due to Paul’s letters?

Answer 33

The New Testament.

Question 34

Where did some believe one of the disciples reached during their travels?

Answer 34

As far east as India.

Question 35

What was the demographic of most converts as Christianity spread?

Answer 35

Most converts were Gentiles (non-Jews).

Question 36

What decision was made at the council in Jerusalem regarding Gentile converts?

Answer 36

They did not need to follow Jewish traditions and laws.

Question 37

Who was the assistant that encourages Diocletian to start the great persecution

Answer 37

Glaraius
He later became emperor and then inforced harsher persecution but towards his death he brought the edict of tolerance towards Christian’s because persecution was not getting rid of Christianity it was only causing death

Question 38

Shortly after constantines victory’s what did he implement

Answer 38

He implemented the edict of Milan which stop people from persecuting Christian’s entirely and even made Christianity legal

Question 39

What are 4 reasons early Christianity grew so quickly?

Answer 39

1. Social networking: the everyday conversations in town and daily activities carried story’s and those same stories were told again. Social networking allowed word to get out about Christianity
2. Caring for the sick widowed and orphaned: the Christian community help out where they could making friends and strong connections thus growing the community
3. Stance against adultery and infanticide: the Christian community did not accept the ideas of infanticide and adultery and often would speak out about it or adopt children themselves to save the child from death.
4. A theology of love: the love and kindness Christians have for others, and their God make Christianity seem good spite what the government said the actions stated above prove that actions speak louder than words, and that this is why Christianity grew so quickly