Jesus of Nazareth
Oppression
Christian Beliefs
Acceptance
The Great Schism
100
Jesus was born around this year.
1 AD
100
Christians were blamed for bad things that happened in the Roman Empire. What were they called?
Scapegoats
100
Christians believe that Jesus was the promised...
Messiah, or Savior
100
Who was the Emperor that was the first to convert to Christianity?
Constantine
100
What is the title given to the Bishop of Rome?
The Pope
200
Jesus taught using short stories with morals or lessons. What are they called?
Parables
200
When someone would rather die for their faith than give it up they are called...
A Marytr
200
Christians believe in one God; this is called...
Monotheism
200
Constantine issued this rule that gave freedom of religion in the Roman Empire.
Edict of Milan
200
The Eastern and Western Christian leaders disagreed about the inclusion of what in churches?
Icons
300
Jesus was crucified on a cross and rose from the dead 3 days later. What is this event called?
The Resurrection
300
The Romans feared Christians because they thought that...
Christians would lead a rebellion against Rome
300
Christians believe in four books about the life of Jesus called the...
Gospels
300
Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire under which Emperor?
Theodosius
300
What did Western Christians become known as?
Roman Catholics
400
Jesus had 12 of these; they were his followers or apprentices
Disciples
400
Who was the emperor who outlawed Christianity?
Nero
400
Christians believe that when their time on earth is over they will go to heaven or hell in an event called...
Final Judgement
400
Constantine had a vision before a battle and placed what on the shields of his soldiers?
A Christian Cross
400
The Pope and Patriarch of Byzantium did this to each other; meaning to throw someone out of the Church.
Excommunicated
500
Jesus was called this by the high priests of Judiasm, meaning that he spoke out against God.
A Blasphemer
500
This is the act of mistreating a group of people simply because they are different: its synonymous with punishment.
Persecution.
500
Official church teachings are known as_____________.
Doctrine.
500
The Edict of Milan was issued after this time period of peace in the Roman Empire.
The Pax Romana
500
What did the Eastern Christians become known as after the Schism?
Eastern Orthodox.
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