Christianity

30 August 2022
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Who was the Roman governor that ordered Jesus's trial and execution?
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Pontius Pilate
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Early Christianity is described as being a sect of Judaism. What is a sect?
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a branch of a larger religious group
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Jesus selected twelve men to be his disciples. What was their main role?
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to spread Jesus's teachings
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Why was the spread of Christianity to non-Jews significant?
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It helped Christianity emerge as a separate faith.
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Jesus's disciples and followers spread the message of Christianity
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by traveling to speak to people across the Roman Empire.
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What was the lasting effect of the Roman Catholic Church becoming the official church of the Roman Empire?
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The Roman Catholic Church dominated European society for one thousand years.
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According to the Bible, what made the circumstances of Jesus's death unique?
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He was resurrected three days later.
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Early Christians were persecuted for their beliefs. Which belief in particular made others suspicious of Christians?
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their refusal to worship Roman gods
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It is believed that Paul was a martyr. Which answer best describes what this means?
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He died rather than deny his beliefs.
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Which aspect of the Roman Catholic Church established in the 300s remains today?
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The Roman Catholic Church's leader is still the bishop of Rome, or the pope.
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How does Christianity differ from ancient Roman religion?
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Christianity is monotheistic (one god)
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Who is considered to be the most influential leader of the early Christian church?
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Paul
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Which aspect of the Roman Empire aided in the spread of Christianity?
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There were many roads and waterways, and travel was safe.
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Who was the Christian Roman Emperor?
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Constantine
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Which document standardized Christian beliefs?
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the Nicene Creed
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Since the standardization of Christian beliefs, which change has most affected the practice of Christianity?
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the emergence of new Christian churches
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According to Christian beliefs, Jesus was sent to Earth to
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to save mankind from sin
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By following Jesus's teachings, Christians believe they can attain
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salvation