Worksheet:

1. What does the word ‘medieval’ mean and where does it come from?

2. How is history generally divided into periods? Name the three periods mentioned in the text.

3. How long did the Medieval Period in India last for? Name the two sub-periods mentioned.

4. How does the Medieval Period in India differ from the Medieval Period in Europe?

5. Who was appointed as a puppet ruler by the Romans in Palestine and how did the Jews feel about this?

6. When and where was Jesus believed to be born?

7. What were the main teachings of Jesus mentioned in the text?

8. What did Jesus teach about love for God and love for one’s neighbor?

9. How did Jesus teach his followers to treat their enemies?

10. How did Jesus reject the principle of ‘an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth’?