Byzantine Empire
Another name for the Byzantine Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
The holy land where Jews come from
Judea, (Jerusalem)
Jesus was arrested by the Romans and then
Crucified/executed
The Christian Holy Book
The Bible
2 of the most famous Byzantine rulers
Justinian and Theodora
The Jewish Holy Book
The Torah
Jesus taught his message using
Parables
What are the 3 parts of the "Holy Trinity"
1.Father
2. Son
3. Holy Spirit
A military unit that rides horseback
Calvary
Jewish warriors who rebelled against the Romans
Zealots
The Apostles
What are 2 similarities between Christianity and Judaism
Same God
Same stories/people
Both have a holy book
Give an example of Byzantine art AND explain why the empire spent so much time creating works of art
Hagia Sophia, Mosaics, Domes
Art was a symbol of wealth and power
What do Christians believe that Jews do NOT
Jesus was the son of God
(Holy Trinity)
Why did the Romans view Jesus as a threat (2 reasons)
Jesus was growing too popular
Jesus taught that God was more supreme than the emperor
Jesus taught against the worship of statues/idols
Peter and Paul