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Rome Ch 13 Sec 2
Ch 13 Sec 2
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Social Studies
6th Grade
04/23/2013

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Who is the man that many people believe was the Jewish Messiah?
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Jesus of Nazareth
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What is the holy book of Christianity called?
Definition
Bible
Term
What two parts is the Christian Bible made up of?
Definition
Old and New Testament
Term
Who do Christians believe to be Jesus’ father?
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God
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Why did Roman authorities arrest Jesus?
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His teachings challenged the authority of political and religious leaders
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After Jesus was arrested, he was killed by crucifixion. What is crucifixion?
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A type of execution in which a person was nailed to a cross
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What happened 3 days after Jesus was crucified? What do Christians refer to that as?
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He rose from the dead. Resurrection
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What are Jesus’ followers called?
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Disciples
Term
What word did Christian and Christianity develop from?
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Christ
Term
Why did people begin to follow Jesus?
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Because he performed miracles
Term
What are stories that teach lessons about how to live called?
Definition
Parables
Term
What did Jesus expect his followers do to?
Definition
Love all people
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What were the 12 chosen disciples who passed on Jesus’ teachings called?
Definition
Apostles
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What did the Apostles write?
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The Gospels
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Who became the leader of the Apostles after Jesus died?
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Peter
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Who was the most important figure in the spread of Christianity after Jesus’ death?
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Paul
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What is a person known and admired for his or her holiness called?
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A saint
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What is the Trinity?
Definition
A belief that God is made up of three persons – God the Father, Jesus the son, and the Holy Spirit.
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