Vocabulary
A separation or division from a church.
Schism
What did Jesus preach about?
He said that God was coming soon and that people should turn from their selfish ways to welcome the kingdom of heaven.
How did apostles spread Jesus' message?
By traveling to different places and talking to people.
List one reason that there was a division between Eastern Orthodox and the Roman Catholic Church.
1. Military Events
2. Roles of Authority
A short story that teaches a principle about good behavior.
Parable
Official church teachings.
Doctrine
Why did Jesus preach using parables?
So that people would understand Jesus' message. They were more relatable stories.
What is one main reason that Christianity was able to spread?
1. Roads
2. Comforting Message
3. Community
A person who is against icons.
Iconoclast
A person who is willing to die for their beliefs.
Martyr
Interpret this beatitude:
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
It is ok to mourn, because one day there will only be comfort.
Why did the Christians and Romans disagree?
Romans expected all to worship the emperor, Christians believe in only worshipping God.
What was the Basilian Rule?
A list of of rules for monks and nuns about how to live and pray in Eastern Orthodox monasteries and convents.
An organization with different levels of authority.
Hierarchy
The act of being saved from the effects of sin.
Salvation
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God."
God favors people who live peaceful lives.
Who was the leader who made Christianity legal in Rome?
Constantine
What was the Benedict Rule?
A set of regulations by an Italian monk named Benedict.
To declare that a person or group is no longer a member of the church.
Excommunicate
A religious community.
How did the life of Jesus end? What happened three days later?
Jesus was crucified on a cross. He was resurrected.
Why did Constantine legalize Christianity?
Because he had a dream about a cross the night before a battle. He painted the cross on their battle shields and won! He believed that God helped him to win.
What was the goal of a missionary?
To covert other people to Christianity.
Christian leader chosen by Jesus to spread his message.
Apostle