Established the Roman Empire when he became emperor in 27 B.C.
Who is Augustus?
100
Helped Expand Christianity by traveling throughout the Roman Empire and eliminated the dietary restrictions associated with Christianity
Who is Paul of Tarsus?
100
Why did Constantine move the capitol? Name at least 2 reasons.
What is it was close to the center of the empire and closer to the military action on the borders, it allowed for the emperor to get away from the traditional Roman nobility, it was easier to protect and closer to key trade routes.
100
Emphasized Jewish purity laws, adhered to strict dietary laws
What is the Pharisees?
100
Describe the factors that led to the decline of the Roman Empire
What is poor economy, invaders, cultural division, rapid expansion, religious divisions, plague?
200
Persecuted and killed hundreds of Roman Christians, possibly including Peter and Paul
Who is Nero?
200
Reformed Roman government and economy, created a tetrarchy to help stabilize Rome
Who is Diocletian?
200
Name at least 2 of the reforms Diocletian put into place as Emperor
What is the Tetrarchy, froze people in essential jobs, separated civil and military offices, moved armies inward.
200
Urged for the return of independence for Israel through revolt
What is the Zealots?
300
Helped the expansion of Christianity within the Roman Empire through the funding of churches and the return of lands to persecuted Christians
Who is Constantine?
300
Christian Messiah; preached love, compassion, divine kingdom, helping the poor
Who is Jesus Christ?
300
Why were the 5 "Good Emperors" more successful than the immediate successors of Augustus?
Because only 1 of the 5 emperors had a biological successor, and they were all forced to pick the best person for the job
300
Completely withdrew from the social world, rarely interacted with people outside of their group
What is the Essenes?
400
Reformed Roman government and economy, created a tetrarchy to help stabilize Rome
Who is Diocletian?
400
Known as the "philosopher Emperor", one of the 5 Good Emperors
Who is Marcus Aurelius?
400
Name at least 2 things Constantine did to help spread Christianity
What is funded churches, gave clergy members tax breaks, returned land to persecuted Christians
400
Mostly comprised of priestly families who rejected new religious ideas