Unit 17 - The Spread of Christianity and its Influence

1     Who began to spread Jesus' teachings just after his death in AD 33?
His disciples spread Jesus teachings just after his death in AD 33.

2     What are the followers of Christ called?
They are called Christians

3     How is the Bible divided?
The Bible is divided into the Old Testament and the New Testament.

4 What is the Old Testament about?
It was about God's creation of the world and the story of the Jews.

5     What is the New Testament about?
The New Testament is about the life and teachings of Jesus.

6     What did Christians believe would happen to them after death?
Christians believe that their souls will be free after death. If they lead a good life on earth, they will go to heaven after death and enjoy eternal happiness.

7     Which Roman emperor helped to spread Christianity?
The Roman emperor Constantine helped to spread Christianity.

8     What were the Christians who lived and worked in monasteries called?
The Christians who licked and worked in monasteries are called monks.

9     What were monasteries used for?
In the middle Ages, monasteries were centres of learning and education.

10   What were the first schools started by Christians?
They started schools in monasteries to teach children to read and write.

11   When and where did the first schools started by Christians?
  Christians started the first schools in the 12th century in Western Europe.

12   How did monks help with the making of books?
Monks copied out the Bubal and other books.