Who was it?
Who is described as God’s ultimate Message?
Jesus, the Word that became flesh
Where did the church get the pattern of the priest, bishop, archbishop leadership?
The Roman Empire
To what tribe did Attila belong?
Huns
When was Constantine baptized?
Just before he died
What does the philosophy of gnosticism emphasize?
Inner knowledge and a skepticism about the material world
In 354 AD, who did the bishop of Rome claim had been the first bishop of Rome?
Peter
Explain the area of authority for an archbishop.
oversees several dioceses
How many emperors ruled Rome from 234-284 AD?
26
What year did Constantine die?
337
What did the Council of Nicea formulate to establish orthodox belief?
A creed
Who countered the claim of Arius stating that Christ’s relationship with God was always the same?
Athanasius
Explain the area of authority for a bishop.
oversees several parishes, forming a diocese
What was the Edict of Milan?
An edict made by Constantine in which he declared tolerance for Christianity in the Roman Empire.
In what year was the fire in Rome for which Christians were blamed?
64 AD
What event began in 66 AD which culminated in the destruction of the temple in 70 AD?
The revolt of the Jews in Palestine
What emperor divided the empire into eastern and western sections?
Diocletian
Explain the area of authority for a Priest.
responsible for a local parish
Why do you think small tribes were effective in defeating Rome?
They were hungrier for what they wanted than Rome was to defend what they had
In what year did Odoacer declare himself king of Rome?
476
What was the declaration of Theodosius I at the Council of Constantinople in 381?
Theodosius I declared Rome to be a Christian state.