Deck 6: Judaism and Early Christianity

Question 1

__________ split the Roman empire,creating two capital cities.

A) Diocletian
B) Caesar
C) Augustus
D) Constantine
E) Midian

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The central focus of Jesus' ethic is __________.

A) repentance
B) sin
C) purification
D) asceticism
E) love

Answer 2

E

Question 3

A __________ is a row of windows in the upper part of a wall.

A) basilica
B) rebus
C) Talmud
D) clerestory
E) monastery

Answer 3

D

Question 4

__________ installed a Tetrarchy to rule the Roman Empire.

A) Constantine
B) Caesar
C) Diocletian
D) Augustus
E) Maccabeus

Question 5

Through wandering in the __________ for forty years,the Israelites became a disciplined and strong nation.

A) Egyptian empire
B) Midian land
C) wilderness
D) Red Sea
E) Dura-Europos

Question 6

The first five books of the Hebrew Bible are called the __________.

A) Talmud
B) Oral Law
C) Gemara
D) Diaspora
E) Pentateuch

Question 7

The __________ is a term referring to Jewish religious practice.

A) Midian
B) Decalogue
C) Mishnah
D) Canon
E) Massada

Question 8

A __________ is a riddle composed of symbols suggesting the sounds they represent.

A) rebus
B) clerestory
C) hajj
D) mishnah
E) zalaat

Question 9

The reign of __________ included expansion of trade and a vast building program.

A) Saul
B) Cyrus
C) David
D) Joshua
E) Soloman

Question 10

__________ asserts the existence of one god.

A) Polytheism
B) Animism
C) Monotheism
D) Religion
E) Ideology

Question 11

Jesus went out of his way to associate with the socially __________.

A) accepted
B) honored
C) revered
D) unaccepted
E) connected

Question 12

__________ means the "The Teaching" and refers to the Old Testament books of Genesis,Exodus,Leviticus,Numbers,and Deuteronomy.

A) Talmud
B) Rebus
C) Torah
D) Yahweh
E) Orthodox

Question 13

__________ is the religious tradition and ethical system of the Jewish people.

A) Rebus
B) Torah
C) Talmud
D) Yahweh
E) Judaism

Question 14

Messiah means "__________."

A) chosen people
B) anointed one
C) teacher
D) God
E) Diaspora

Question 15

The golden age of Israel began when __________ became king.

A) Joshua
B) Moses
C) Saul
D) David
E) Samuel

Question 16

Rabbinical interpretations and commentaries on the Mishnah are called __________.

A) Talmud
B) Oral Law
C) Gemara
D) Torah
E) Petateuch

Question 17

The "Ten Commandments" are also called the __________.

A) Deuteronomy
B) Prologue
C) Decalogue
D) Leviticus
E) Canon

Question 18

A(n)__________ was originally a Roman law building; it was later used by Christians to refer to church buildings.

A) nave
B) basilica
C) apse
D) agora
E) cathedral

Question 19

All Roman emperors after Constantine were __________.

A) assassinated
B) overthrown
C) Muslim
D) Christian
E) Germanic

Question 20

The __________ is not only a miracle,but also God's redeeming act in the salvation of the world.

A) Renunciation
B) Lamentation
C) Resurrection
D) Tribulation
E) Ministry

Question 21

The inclusion of the Book of __________ into the canon of the Christian Bible was particularly controversial.

Question 22

The Temple of Solomon served as the house of the __________ (God),rather than a place of worship.

Question 23

__________ created the list of the "seven deadly sins."

A) Augustine
B) Constantine
C) Paul
D) Tertullian
E) Conon

Question 24

The word __________ comes from the Greek word for "book," which itself referred to the town of Byblos from which papyrus was exported.

Question 25

Many Christians __________ service in the Roman army.

A) volunteered
B) refused
C) wished
D) outlawed
E) honored

Question 26

In the time following the Resurrection,Romans made no distinction between Christians and __________.

A) themselves
B) criminals
C) Jews
D) philosophers
E) slaves

Question 27

The __________ served as underground cemeteries for the Roman Christians.

A) mausoleums
B) basilicas
C) tombs
D) catacombs
E) aqueducts

Question 28

__________ literally means "the work of the people."

Question 29

In the time following the Resurrection,the followers of Christ called themselves the __________.

A) Apostles
B) Divine
C) Saved
D) Way
E) none of these

Question 30

The Roman __________ arch became a symbol of Christ's triumph over death.

Question 31

Christian church leaders rejected the use of __________ choruses,in part so the congregation would sing more.

Question 32

The architecture of the __________ during the third and fourth centuries C.E.is notable for its opulence.

Question 33

In __________ music,singing alternates between two choruses.

Question 34

The Gospels of Matthew,Mark,and Luke are called the __________ Gospels.

A) First
B) Grand
C) Gnostic
D) Synoptic
E) Apocryphal

Question 35

The biblical prohibition of __________ means there is little Jewish sculpture or painting.

A) wealth
B) graven images
C) coveting
D) collecting
E) gold

Question 36

For the most part,Christian churches took the form of the Roman __________.

Question 37

Prior to its association with Christ,the lamb had been a symbol of __________ in Roman art.

A) pastoral life
B) humility
C) gentleness
D) benevolence
E) softness

Question 38

Under Constantine,the Romans granted the Christian Church the right of __________.

A) self-defense
B) sanctuary
C) exception
D) sovereignty
E) imperialism

Question 39

The __________ is perhaps the earliest Christian symbol.

A) cross
B) crucifix
C) fish
D) Chi-Rho
E) none of the above

Question 40

The Christian __________ was not widely available until 313 C.E.

Question 41

Jews do not believe Jesus fulfilled the prophecy of Messiah.

Question 42

Constantine was the first to legalize the Christian Church in Rome.

Question 43

Many Jews accept the Jewish culture and its ethical system but disregard the religious observances.

Question 44

Who coined the phrase "Lamb of God" to refer to Christ?

Question 45

Some have seen the __________ of Mary from the Gospel of Luke as a revolutionary document.

Question 46

Which city was known for its lavish Roman architecture after the shift of political power to Constantinople?

Question 47

What symbol (or set of symbols)did Jesus use to reveal God's role in establishing a reign of peace and justice?

Question 48

Fundamental to the moral law of the Torah are the principles of justice and __________.

Question 49

Which New Testament books were used by the earliest Christians?

Question 50

The first Christian theologian was the Apostle __________.

Question 51

Jesus' close associations with women were typical for a Jewish teacher of his day.

Question 52

Judaism does not do missionary work.

Question 53

Yiddish is the language of Ashkenasi Jews.

Question 54

The Western Empire greatly outlasted the Eastern Empire.

Question 55

The Hebrew Bible books called __________ primarily record the history of Israel and Judah,and develop the Hebrew concepts of God.

Question 56

Judaism has no official hierarchy or clergy.

Question 57

The twelve apostles symbolically link to the twelve tribes of Israel.

Question 58

The Diaspora led to two distinct Jewish communities in Europe.

Question 59

Why did the bishops of Rome,Jerusalem,Antioch,and Alexandria claim special privileges?

Question 60

The biblical books of Psalms,Proverbs,Job,and Song of Songs (among others)are part of the section of the Hebrew Bible called __________.

Question 61

Discuss the emergence of hymns as part of Christian liturgy.Where and when did they begin? What form did they take? What were they like? How did they differ from earlier religious music?

Question 62

Discuss the Temple of Solomon.What was its purpose? Who was allowed inside? How did it differ from Greek or Roman temples? How is it distinct from later Christian churches?

Question 63

Select an example of an Early Christian basilica.How does it differ from Roman basilicas? Why did the Christians make these changes? Also,why do you think the basilica,rather than another architectural form,became the basis for Christian churches?