Lesson 36 Quiz: The Origins and Spread of Christianity

Why did Jews distrust King Herod?

• He believed in many gods.

• He persecuted their followers.

• He was controlled by the Romans.

• He rebuilt the Temple of Jerusalem.

What did many Jews hope the Messiah would do?

• free them from a foreign power

• attract other people to their faith

• teach people how to live in peace

• warn them of the end of the world

What is the main source of information about Jesus' life?

• Latin writings of Roman historians

• Egyptian scrolls from the Dead Sea

• Gospels written in Greek by his followers

• Hebrew records by scribes

Jesus probably grew up in the family of

• a carpenter.

• a shoemaker.

• an innkeeper.

• a fisherman.

According to the New Testament, what event began Jesus's public preaching?

• A disciple asked him a question.

• John the Baptist called him the Messiah.

• Rabbis in Jerusalem asked him to teach.

• King Herod made a harsh law.

Why did Jesus mostly preach outdoors?

• He taught respect for nature.

• His disciples were too shabby to go inside.

• Romans banned indoor preaching.

• The crowds were too big for buildings.

What did Jesus emphasize in his teachings?

• love

• justice

• revenge

• obedience

What did Jesus say the kingdom of God would be like?

• The Roman Empire would end.

• A new emperor would be crowned.

• People would destroy the old temples.

• People would live according to God's will.

Which is an example of a parable?

• Jesus rising from the dead.

• the birth of a baby in a stable.

• Paul telling others about Jesus.

• a traveler helping an injured man.

According to the New Testament, why did Jesus go to Jerusalem before his execution?

• to pray in a garden

• to give food to his followers

• to celebrate Passover

• to drive out the Romans