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Ch. 36 Questions
Social Studies Rome Ch. 36 Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why was there unrest in Judea after it came under Roman rule? | The Jews were a fiercely proud and independent people, and they rebelled against Roman control. |
| How did the Roman prefect rule Judea? | The prefect kept order and made sure Judea paid taxes/tribute to Rome, but usually left local affairs to the Jews. |
| What are the gospels? | The gospels are accounts of Jesus's life and teachings written by four/few of his followers. |
| Who wrote the gospels, and when did they write them? | The writers of the gospels were Mark, Matthew, Luke, John. They were written 30-70 yrs. after Jesus's death. |
| According to the gospels, where was Jesus born? | Jesus was born in Bethlehem. |
| What did Jesus study and learn about as a child? | Jesus studied and learned Jewish law, religious writings, and carpentry. |
| Why was Jesus's baptism a turning point in his life? | John the gospel identified him as the savior the Jews had been waiting for. |
| According to the gospels, what did Jesus say were the most important of all the Jewish laws? | You shall love your god with all your heart and soul, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself. |
| Why did Jesus's teachings upset some people? | He seemed to care more about what was in people's hearts than about peoples's obedience to Jewish law, some feared that his followers would stir up trouble with the Romans. |
| According to the gospels, why was Jesus condemned to die on a cross? | In part, it was feared that he might lead a revolt against Rome. |
| Why was belief in Jesus's resurrection so important to his disciples and other followers? | It was important because it convinced them that he was the son of God. |
| What caused Saul to stop persecuting Christians and become a missionary? | He believed that he heard the voice of the risen/resurrected Jesus. |
| How did Paul/Saul's work help spread Christianity? | He traveled through the empire preaching; while in jail, he wrote letters to other Christians. |
| Why were Christians considered a threat to Rome? | They refused to worship other Roman gods, they wouldn't admit that the emperor was a god, they preferred a simple life, and they refused to serve in the army. |
| How did Rome's persecution of Christians help Christianity grow and spread? | People admired the bravery of the Christians who faced death; Christianity offered hope to the poor and slaves and offered all people a sense of purpose. |
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