Section 9.2 Study Guide

Question 1

In the beginning, who were the followers of Christianity?

Answer 1

Poor people and slaves

Question 2

What did the Romans think about Religion?

Answer 2

They allowed them to follow their own religions, but they had to show loyalty to Roman gods and their emperor

Question 3

When was Herod appointed?
A. 37 B.C.
B. 38 B.C
C. 36 B.C.
D. 35 B.C.

Answer 3

A.

Question 4

What happened after Jesus died?

Answer 4

His disciples told stories of his life and teachings

Question 5

Jesus started teaching when he was ____ years old

Answer 5

30

Question 6

Jesus’ teachings __________ many people

Answer 6

Alarmed

Question 7

What did the Romans fear Jesus would do?

Answer 7

Lead an armed revolt against the government

Question 8

What language did most educated people in Jesus’ time speak?

Answer 8

Greek

Question 9

What was the most popular language in the eastern Roman Empire?

Answer 9

Greek

Question 10

In 100 A.D, Christianity had spread to what countries?

Answer 10

Alexandria, Antioch, Corinth, Ephesus, Thessalonica, and even Rome

Question 11

Christianity ________ the Roman government

Answer 11

alarmed

Question 12

What did Roman officials began to view Christians as?

Answer 12

enemies of the empire

Question 13

What roman emperors tried to stop Christianity?

Answer 13

Domitian, Marcus Aurelius, Decius, and Valerian

Question 14

What did Diocletian do to stop Christianity?

Answer 14

He. outlawed Christian services, imprisioned Christian Priests, and put many believers to death

Question 15

Many Romans started to ________ Christians

Answer 15

admire