Who ruled over the Jews during the time of Jesus' life?
The Romans
Why did the Jews attack the Romans?
They didn't want to pay taxes or obey the Romans
The Romans weren't building good enough roads
They wanted their own leader to become Caesar
The emperor wasn't as good of a god as the Almighty
What city did the Romans destroy in 70AD?
Constantinople
Ur
Jerusalem
Babylon
What happened to the Jewish people after they rebelled against Rome?
They took up high positions in the Roman government
They were scattered throughout the world.
They dug below Jerusalem and made an underground city
They ceased to exist anywhere.
Who is considered the father of the nation of Israel?
Jesus
Paul
Abraham
Joseph
Where was Nero when Rome burned?
At a party at a house in the countryside.
How do people think the fire in Rome started?
A coal from a fire catching some dry stuff/ Nero may have been behind it.
What did Nero do when he heard about fire?
Raced back to Rome and organized fire fighters
Died on the spot
Ordered messenger away and continued the party
Cried tears of sympathy and sent help
Why did Nero need someone to blame for the fire?
People were unhappy with Nero after the fire. He was a bad emperor.
Who did Nero blame for starting the fire?
Christians
At the time of Nero, what man were Romans "supposed" to worship?
The Emperor
Pontius Pilate
The One True God
King Herod
True or False Christians worshipped the emperor in Rome as well as Jesus
False
Name one way Christians may have been punished
Prison or forced to fight wild animals
Where did Christians have their meetings?
Underground in the catacombs they dug themselves
What secret symbol did the Christians use?
Tree
Bible
Cross
Fish
What god did Constantine worship first?
Apollo
