Terms
12 close followers of Jesus
What are disciples?
Christians believe he was the son of God.
Who is Jesus?
The Roman Catholic church is led by whom
Who is the pope?
A person willing to die rather than give up their beliefs
What is a martyr?
This individual controlled the church in the Byzantine Empire
Who is the emperor?
This word means, "good news."
What is Gospel?
Jesus was from this city.
What is Nazareth?
The Gospel is found in this part of the Bible
What is the New Testament?
Stories from everyday life used to teach spiritual ideas
What are parables?
People followed this rule and gave up their belongings. They spent time in work and prayer.
What is the Benedictine Rule?
Official church teaching
What is doctrine?
Christian scripture states that Jesus did this after he died
What is resurrected?
This leader converted to Christianity after winning the Battle of Milvian
Who is Constantinople?
He was Jewish. But on his way to Damascus, he had a vision of Jesus and began to accept Christianity.
Who is Paul of Tarsus?
Frankish king made emperor by the pope
Who is Charlemagne?
To declare a person no longer belongs to the church.
What is excommunicate?
This was the year the Romans took over Judah
What is 63 B.C?
This ruler made Christianity the official religion of Rome
Who is Theodosius?
Reasons Christianity was so appealing to people
What are it provided comfort to people during difficult times, it gave people hope and if you believed Jesus, you would be saved and enter heaven?
Form of Christianity based on Greek heritage practiced in the Byzantine Empire
What is Eastern Orthodox?