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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. According to ___________, Jesus was born in ___________,
   2. Jesus was ___________ by his cousin ___________ on the banks of ___________,
   3. ___________ was the Roman Governor of Palestine who was responsible for Jesus's arrest and ___________,
   4. ___________ has been observed to mark Jesus's crucifixion.
   5. Christians celebrate ___________ every year to mark the ___________ of Jusus.
2. 2.

   State true or false. If false, correct the incorrect statement.

   1. The Gospels is one of the parts of the Bible.
   2. Mark, Luke, Peter and Mathew were the four trusted disciples of Jesus.
   3. Saint Peter is considered as the first bishop of Rome. He was executed by the Roman Emperor, Nero.
   4. Pauline epistle is a series of letters that focused on the teachings and life of Jesus written by Saint Paul.
   5. The bishop of the St. Peter's Church is known as the Saint.
3. 3.

   Choose the correct option.

   1. Which of the following is not true about Christian monasteries?
      1. They emerged as centres of learning for monks and nuns.
      2. They were places where monks and nuns studied literature, medicine and religion.
      3. Learning centres such as the Cambridge and Oxford universities were the result of the efforts made by the monks and the monasteries.
   2. The Crusades were fought between the Christians and the Muslims for the control of ___________________.
      1. Jerusalem and Turkey
      2. Rome and Palestine
      3. Jerusalem and Palestine
   3. Which of the following paved the way for Renaissance in Europe?
      1. Transfer of knowledge in the areas of science, medicine and architecture from the Islamic and Greek World to the West during the Crusades.
      2. The use of gunpowder by the Christians.
      3. New scientific discoveries and inventions of the Arabs.
   4. Which of the following is true about life in monasteries?
      1. The monks and nuns lived a luxurious life.
      2. They followed ordinary rules and regulations just like the rest of the population.
      3. The monasteries contained almost everything one needed.
4. 4.

   Picture Study

   This is the picture of a famous basilica.

   

   1. What is the name of this basilica?
   2. Where is it located?
   3. Describe the role of this person (whom it is named after) in the spread of Christianity.
5. 5.

   Who is believed to be the founder of Christianity?

6. 6.

   What is the Bible?