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Europe: Christianity Unit
Review Sheet
You need to be able to answer the following questions:
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In 63 B.C., what empire conquered Judea? Rome
According to Christians, who was Jesus’ mother? the Virgin Mary
According to Christians, who was Jesus’ Father? God
Around the age of 30, what did Jesus become? a preacher
What did Jesus teach? Jesus taught that there is one God. Jesus taught that people should
obey the Ten Commandments. Jesus emphasized brotherhood.
6. What technique did Jesus use to teach? Jesus taught through parables.
7. Who were the apostles? the first twelve followers of Jesus
8. Why did the Roman government fear Jesus? because the Romans worried about Jesus’
popularity
9. According to Christianity, in what three persons does God exist? the Father, the Son, and
the Holy Spirit
10. Why do Christians consider Jesus their Savior? because Christians believe that Jesus’
death saves them from sin
11. What is the Bible? the Christian holy book
12. What is a church? a Christian house of worship
13. Initially, why did Christianity easily spread throughout the Roman Empire? because the
Roman roads connected many areas
14. What document legalized Christianity in Rome? Edict of Milan
15. What was Rome’s successor? the Church
16. What does catholic mean? universal
17. During the Middle Ages, as the emperors lost power, who gained political power? the
pope
18. Who was the pope? the head of the Church
19. What type of laws and customs dominated people’s lives during the Middle Ages?
Christian
20. What role did the Church assume during the Middle Ages? The Church assumed the role
of the government.