Chapter 11-2: The Roman
Empire and Christianity
Page: 332-338
Bell Work 2/19
(5 minutes)
1. Read Christian Holidays on 335 and
answer the Analysis Skill Question.
2. Look at The Last Supper painting by
Leonardo di Vinci on 336, list the 12
disciples.
3. Read the Primary Source on 337 and
answer the Analyzing Skill Question.
Essential Questions
1. Despite it general religious tolerance, why
did Rome come into conflict with the Jews?
2. What new religion grew out of Judaism?
3. Many considered ____ to be the Messiah.
4. Explain how Christianity grew in popularity
and eventually becomes the official religion
of Rome.
Think-Pair-Share
6 minutes
• Use your homework questions and
answers to quiz a neighbor.
• Take turns asking one of your questions
and seeing they give the right answers.
• No books needed.
Before Bingo
Questions
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True or False: The Romans were very religious
people.
True or False: The Romans had religious tolerance.
True or False: After conquering Greece, the
Romans became monotheistic.
Which religion caused political problems in Rome?
Why did the Jews resist Roman rule?
What did Emperor Hadrian do that made the Jews
more upset?
Early in the 1st century AD, what new religion
appeared in Rome?
Bingo Activity
Information Covering 11-2
• Individual Bingo: Everyone should
have a bingo board (2 games)
• Partner Bingo: Each team should have
a bingo card (2 games)
• Winners receive 2 tiger tickets per
game
After Bingo Questions
1. When the __ conquered people, they generally allowed them to keep
their own religious beliefs and customs.
2. At the beginning of the first century AD, a new religion appeared in
Judea called __.
3. The Jews were waiting for the __ which means “God’s Chosen One.”
4. Divided into two parts, Old and New Testament, the __ is the holy
book of Christianity.
5. ___ was a type of execution in which a person was nailed to a cross.
6. Christians refer to Jesus’ rise from the dead as the ___
7. The ___ were 12 men whom Jesus chose to receive special training.
8. ___ of Tarsus traveled throughout the Roman world spreading
Christian teachings.
9. According to Christian beliefs, Jesus rose from the dead ___ days
after he was crucified.
10.___ means punishing a group because of its beliefs.