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Western Civilization: Ideas, Politics, and Society, Seventh Edition
Marvin Perry, Baruch College, City University of New York, Emeritus
et al.
Matching Exercises
Chapter 8: Early Christianity

A. Jesus' teachings drew upon and/or responded to the thought of the four major social-religious sects of first-century B.C. Palestine. Below is a list of beliefs, concerns, and social positions belonging to a specific sect, followed by a list of sect names. Using the menus, match the sect elements with the appropriate sect.

1. sect of upper-class Jews


2. belief in imminent coming of God's kingdom


3. strict interpretation of Mosaic law


4. a semimonastic community


5. enjoyed support of most Jews


6. refusal to acknowledge authority of Roman emperor


7. belief in life after death


8. perpetuation of temple ceremonies


9. acceptance of varying interpretations of Torah


10. active resistance to Roman rule






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