Who ruled over the Jews during the time of Jesus' life?
The Romans
Why did the Jews attack the Romans?
The Romans weren't building good enough roads
They didn't want to pay taxes or obey the Romans
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?
Jerusalem
Babylon
Ur
Constantinople
What happened to the Jewish people after they rebelled against Rome?
They were scattered throughout the world.
They dug below Jerusalem and made an underground city
They ceased to exist anywhere.
They took up high positions in the Roman government
Who is considered the father of the nation of Israel?
Paul
Abraham
Jesus
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?
Died on the spot
Ordered messenger away and continued the party
Cried tears of sympathy and sent help
Raced back to Rome and organized fire fighters
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?
King Herod
The Emperor
Pontius Pilate
The One True God
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?
Cross
Bible
Tree
Fish
What god did Constantine worship first?
Apollo
