Vocabulary
This word means: the act of rising from the dead
Resurrection
He was the first emperor to convert to Christianity
Constantine
This sea helped Christians spread their religion, as they were able to travel by boat from port city to port city
Mediterranean
The Bible is made up of two parts, the Old and New...
Testament
These people destroy icons
Iconoclasts
This word means: the act of being saved from the effects of sin
Salvation
Constantine's successor, he made Christianity the official religion of the Roman empire
Theodosius
Constantine moved the religious center of the church to this eastern city, which is named after him
Constantinople
These writing make up the official church teachings
Doctrine
Give three reasons why Christianity spread
Spoke the same languages, Safe to travel, Well-constructed roads, attractive message, supportive communities
This words means: someone who is willing to die for their beliefs
Martyr
He often taught and spread his message using parables, short stories that teach a principles about good behavior
Jesus
Rome and the Vatican are in what present-day country?
Italy
The Cyrillic Alphabet was invented for this purpose
To spread Christianity to the Slavs in their own language
This Frankish king defended the pope against invaders and was crowned Holy Roman Emperor. He's on the cover of your book
Charlemagne
This word means: church officials
Clergy
These people followed Jesus and helped spread his message after his death
Apostles
This is an important religious city for Jews, Christians, and Muslims
Jerusalem
Stories that are used to teach about principles and good behavior, like the Good Samaritan
Parables
This priest brought Christianity to Ireland
St. Patrick
This word means: a representation of an object of worship
Idol
He is the head of the Roman Catholic Church and believes he gets his authority from the apostle Peter
Pope
Eventually the Roman empire split and this empire formed in the east, starts with a "B"
Byzantine
Constantine wrote this, which legalized Christianity and allowed Christians and other groups to practice their religion freely
Edict of Milan
Name who is in charge of the Roman Catholic Church and who is in charge of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Explain how religion and politics are combined or oppose each other
Pope and Emperor (Patriarch)
In the RCC the pope was in charge of the church but held influence over kings and often argued with them for control. In the EOC, the emperor was in charge of the church and government, so he had the power in both areas.