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According to Christian beliefs, Jesus was sent to Earth to

A
to promote peace and love
B
to save mankind from sin
C
to inspire belief in God
D
to unify people of the world
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Jesus’s disciples and followers spread the message of Christianity

A
by writing the Old Testament.
B
by co-opting Roman gods as a means of converting Romans.
C
by influencing every religious leader in the Jewish faith.
D
by traveling to speak to people across the Roman Empire.
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By following Jesus’s teachings, Christians believe they can attain

A
inner peace.
B
wealth and power.
C
salvation
D
happiness.
5

What does Christianity have in common with Judaism?

A
Both are monotheistic.
B
Both require five daily prayers.
C
Both believe that Jesus is the son of God.
D
Both require tolerance of other religions.
6

Which aspect of the Roman Empire aided in the spread of Christianity?

A
There were many roads and waterways, and travel was safe.
B
Persecution only occurred in the very early days of the church.
C
Most areas of the empire were tolerant of different religious beliefs.
D
Christian leaders negotiated with Roman officials to stop persecution.
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Early Christianity is described as being a sect of Judaism. What is a sect?

A
a branch of a larger religious group
B
a religion that opposes the beliefs of another.
C
a fundamentalist branch within a larger religious group
D
a Christian group that operates within another religion
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It is believed that Paul was a martyr. Which answer best describes what this means?

A
He accepted persecution rather than deny his beliefs.
B
He sacrificed his life to spread Christianity.
C
He died rather than deny his beliefs.
D
He devoted himself to Christianity.
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How does Christianity differ from ancient Roman religion?

A
Christianity has buildings for worship.
B
Christianity offers salvation in the afterlife.
C
Christianity is a monotheistic religion.
D
Christianity involves elements of paganism.
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Early Christians were persecuted for their beliefs. Which belief in particular made others suspicious of Christians?

A
their refusal to worship Roman gods
B
their belief in the afterlife
C
their belief that Jesus was the son of God
D
their acceptance of Judaism

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