12th Grade World History - Hebraic, Greek Philosophy and

the rise of Christianity

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What are the “ten lost tribes”?

Unlike other religions of the time, in the Jewish tradition leadersa. were believed to be directly descended from God, and therefore almost gods themselves.b. were required to burn the sacred texts after they read them.c. often adopted other religions.d. could not claim they alone knew the will of God, since the Jewish teachings were written down for anyone to read.

The religion of Judaism differed from the other religions of the time in that ita. was monotheistic, meaning its followers believed in one God, whereas other religions were polytheistic, meaning their followers believed in many gods.b. was the first religion to set down laws by which the people were to live their daily lives.c. was polytheistic, meaning its followers believed in many gods, whereas other religions were monotheistic, meaning their followers believed in one God.d. had no sacred texts or books.

Ancient Israel was at the height of its power under which king?

** The conquests of Alexander the Great created thea. Dark Ages, a time of great sadness for the Greek people.b. Hellenistic Era, an age that saw the expansion of the Greek language and Greek ideas to the non-Greek world.c. Macedonian Age, a period of advancement in art.d. Age of Lawlessness, a period of extreme cruelty and anarchy.

Who said that “the unexamined life is not worth living”?

What was the result of Alexander the Great’s conquests?a. Alexander ruled Greece and all conquered lands for over 20 years.b. Greek language, art, architecture, and literature spread throughout Southeast Asia.c. After hundreds of years, Persia finally conquered Greece and took control of Greek lands.d. The progress of Greek scholars was halted.

Which four kingdoms emerged following Alexander’s death?

According to the philosophy of Stoicism,a. life could only be complete when it was centered on the basic ideal of friendship.b. gaining material wealth brings happiness.c. happiness was the goal of life, and the way to achieve it was the pursuit of pleasure, the only true good.d. happiness could only be found when people gained inner peace by living in harmony with the will of God.

Which of the following best describes Greek religion?a. atheistic, believing in no godsb. monotheistic, believing in a single godc. polytheistic, believing in many godsd. panentheistic, believing that God is part of nature

This Jewish teacher traveled and preached in Judaea and Galilee.

** ____ became the first Christian emperor.

The Edict of Milan proclaimed

Constantine became the Roman Empire’sa. last emperor.b. first Christian emperor.c. greatest persecutor of Christians.

d. sole defender of Islam.

** Under which emperor did Rome adopt Christianity as its official religion?

** What mountain range forms a ridge that divides the western Italian peninsula from the east? a. the Himalayas c. the Andesb. the Apennines d. the Pyrenees

Romans were tolerant of other peoples’ religions unless those religionsa. worshipped Yahweh.b. were sects of Judaism.c. threatened public order or morals.d. worshipped the state gods and emperors.

Roman persecutions made Christianity all of the following EXCEPTa. stronger. c. more organized.b. weaker. d. more committed.

Christianity grew for all of these reasons EXCEPTa. it was personal for individuals.b. it held familiar beliefs.c. it provided care and support for all.

d. it included the old Roman gods.

Christianity was especially attractive toa. the poor. c. merchants.b. the powerful. d. Diocletian.

The Jewish Essenes groupa. helped the Romans.b. advocated violent rebellion.c. waited for God to save Israel.d. created the province of Judaea.

Jesus’ Jewish followers believed him to be the “anointed one” or ____________________.a. a Great Rabbi c. Messiahb. an Angel d. Elijah returned

What is the name of the old belief system dateing from the 6th century B. C., of which Gnosticism was merely the last incarnation?

a. Epicureanism c. Stoicismb. Orpheanism d. Elietism

Gnostics believed that putting anything, such as writing, into material for corrupted it. What Greek person taught essentially the same idea.

In early Rome, praetors were in charge of these laws.

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