Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Stack #4545736
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the central claim of the Old and New Testaments? | That the God of the universe revealed Himself to humanity, culminating in the Incarnation. |
| Why was the Incarnation difficult to explain to the Greek and Roman world? | Because it involved monotheism and the idea of a God who could become man and die—concepts foreign to ancient pagan beliefs. |
| What three cultural elements helped prepare the way for Christianity? | Judaism, Greek culture and philosophy, and the Roman Empire. |
| How did Judaism contribute to the foundation of Christianity? | It introduced monotheism, a salvation history, and the promise of a Messiah. |
| What role did Greek culture play in early Christianity? | It provided language and philosophical concepts to help explain Christian beliefs. |
| What does the Greek word "logos" mean and how did Christians use it? | Logos means word, reason, or rational thought; Christians used it to describe the Incarnation and Christ as the unifying force of the cosmos. |
| What is the significance of the Greek word "ousia" in Christian theology? | It means "substance" and became central to explaining the nature of the Trinity. |
| How did Platonism prepare the Roman world for Christianity? | It introduced the idea of a transcendent God, though Christians rejected the Platonic demiurge and affirmed creation ex nihilo. |
| Why did Stoics struggle with the Christian concept of God? | They could not accept a god who would love, cry, or die on a cross. |
| How did the Roman Empire aid the spread of Christianity? | It brought unity, peace, and infrastructure that allowed the Christian message to travel widely. |
| How was Caesar Augustus viewed by Romans in a religious sense? | As a messianic figure who brought peace, called himself princeps, and served as pontifex maximus. |
| What was the Roman concept of the emperor’s "genius"? | A divine power attributed to the emperor, reinforcing his semi–divine status. |
| How did Jesus Christ contrast with Caesar Augustus in terms of origin and claim to divinity? | Augustus ruled from a palace and claimed divinity; Jesus was born in a manger to a poor family and claimed divinity through humility and sacrifice. |
| What Old Testament prophecy foretells a virgin birth? | Isaiah 7:14 – “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” |
| Which passage describes the divine nature and incarnation of Christ? | John 1:1–3, 14 – “In the beginning was the Word… And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us…” |
| What led to the exile of the Israelites from the Promised Land? | Their repeated lack of faithfulness to God. |
| Which empire conquered the northern kingdom of Israel in 722 BC? | The Assyrian Empire. |
| Who conquered the remaining tribes of Israel in 586 BC? | Nebuchadnezzar and the Neo–Babylonians. |
| Which Persian ruler allowed the Jews to return to Israel? | Cyrus the Great. |
| What was the Septuagint? | The Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible commissioned by Ptolemy II. |
| What cultural shift occurred due to Alexander the Great’s conquests? | The Hellenization of the Jews. |
| What sparked the Maccabean Revolt? | Antiochus IV’s attempt to place a statue of Zeus in the Temple and force sacrifices. |
| What miracle is commemorated during Hannukah? | The Temple oil lasting eight days during its rededication. |
| What was the Hasmonean Kingdom? | The last independent Jewish state in the Holy Land until 1948. |
| Who conquered Judea for Rome in 63 BC? | Pompey the Great. |
| What were the Sadducees known for? | Claiming descent from the proper high priest and ruling legitimacy. |
| What distinguished the Pharisees? | Their strict adherence to the Law to prevent future exile. |
| Who were the Essenes? | A monastic group preparing for the Messiah with extreme Torah observance. |
| Why did Herod the Great become King of Judea? | To protect Roman order and defend against the Parthians. |
| What did Caligula attempt to place in the Temple? | A gold statue of himself. |
| Who stopped Caligula’s plans for the Temple? | His assassination by the Praetorian Guard. |
| Why did Nero persecute Christians? | To deflect blame for the Great Fire of Rome. |
| How did Romans view Christians during Nero’s reign? | As atheists and haters of humanity. |
| Who were martyred during Nero’s persecutions? | Apostles Peter and Paul. |
| Why is Jesus difficult to define within ancient contexts? | He defies typical categories of Judaism and Roman thought. |
| What gifts did the Magi bring to Jesus? | Gold, frankincense, and myrrh. |
| Why did Herod order the slaughter of male infants? | To eliminate a potential rival king. |
| How did Jesus’s family escape Herod’s decree? | They fled to Egypt. |
| What languages were used to label Jesus on the cross? | Hebrew, Greek, and Latin. |
| Why was Jesus viewed as a threat by Jewish leaders? | His authority and popularity risked Roman retaliation. |
| Who were the three authorities involved in Jesus’s conviction? | The Sanhedrin, Herod Antipas, and Pontius Pilate. |
| Who was released instead of Jesus? | Barabbas. |
| Why did Romans mock Jesus during crucifixion? | They didn’t believe a god could suffer or die. |
| What challenged ancient acceptance of Christianity? | Belief in resurrection and ascension. |
| What did Greek philosophers struggle to accept about Jesus? | That flesh and blood could enter the heavenly realm. |
| Where did Thomas, Mark, Peter, and Paul travel to spread the Gospel? | Thomas to Afghanistan, Armenia, India; Mark to Alexandria; Peter and Paul to Rome. |
| What did the spread of Christianity to Rome signify? | That it was a universal message, not limited to one people. |
| What were creeds used for in early Christianity? | To teach doctrine to illiterate populations and guard against false beliefs. |
| What is the Apostles’ Creed? | A rule of faith passed down from the Apostles. |
| Who were notable students of the Apostles? | Clement of Rome, Polycarp, and Ignatius. |
| What did the Ebionites believe about Jesus? | That He was only a human prophet. |
| What did the Docetists deny? | That Jesus had a physical body. |
| What did Gnostics believe about the material world? | That it was evil and created by a false god. |
| What was Montanism? | A schismatic movement claiming modern prophets had greater authority than apostolic tradition. |
| What was Hippolytus’s criticism of Roman church leaders? | That they were too lenient with elite converts. |
| What did Ignatius of Antioch defend against Gnosticism? | The Incarnation and the Eucharist. |
| What criteria were used to form the Christian canon? | First–century origin, apostolic attribution, widespread use, and theological consistency. |
| Who was Marcion and what did he believe? | A Gnostic who rejected the Old Testament God and created a limited canon. |
| Who was Polycarp and why is he significant? | An early martyr who refused to revile Christ and called pagans the true atheists. |
Created by:
user-1993241