1. The Rise of Christianity Lesson 4 Pages 294-297

2. What ideas in Jesus’ teachings came directly from his Jewish upbringing?

3. Based on the quotation on page 295 (beige box), what personal qualities were desirable for Christians?

4. What does the artist suggest about Jesus’ relationship with his disciples? (Painting, pg. 295)

5. How did Jesus’ teaching differ from what the Romans believed?

6. What do the Gospels say happened to Jesus the third day after he was crucified?

7. Make a Venn Diagram. Compare and contrast the areas of Christian acceptance in A.D. 300 and A.D. 600. Use the map on page 296.

8. What effect did the travels of Peter and Paul have?

9. Why were Christians punished? To what types of punishment were they subjected?

10. Why do Christians believe Jesus was sent into the world?