| A | B |
|---|
| spoils | goods taken from the opposition during war |
| imperial | relating to an empire or emperor |
| Christianity | a religion based on Jesus' teachings, developed in the eastern Mediterranean during the first century A.D. |
| Messiah | a savior, promised by Jewish prophets, who Jews believed would restore their kingdom's ancient greaness and bring an age of prosperity and peace |
| Gospels | the first four books of the New Testament in Christian Bible, which describe Jesus' life and teachings |
| crucify | to put to death by nailing to a cross |
| disciple | a devoted follower |
| persecution | systematic mistreatment |
| martyr | a person who endures persecution or even death rather than give up his or her beliefs |
