Origins and Beliefs of Christianity Quick Check

1. What did Jesus teach were the most important commandments? Select the two correct answers.
A) Love your neighbor as yourself.
C) Love God with all your heart and soul.

2. What policy did Nero adopt after the burning of Rome in 64CE ?
He persecuted and killed Christians

3. (The capitalized are the answers)
Following the death and resurrection of Jesus, the APOSTLES wrote down and spread his teachings. One man, PAUL, traveled throughout much of the Roman empire, and attracted many new followers to Jesus's message. As more NON-JEWS adopted the idea of Jesus as the Messiah, Christianity became a religion distinct from Judaism.

4. Which feature of the Roman empire most contributed to the spread of Christianity ?
The ease of travel around the empire

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Great job! You got all the answers correct! Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire, becoming a distinct religion from Judaism, thanks to the teachings of Jesus and the work of the apostles and Paul. The ease of travel around the empire also played a significant role in the spread of Christianity.