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 and was believed to represent Jesus Christ on earth.
Who is the emperor?
This word means, "good news."
What is Gospel?
Jesus was from this city.
What is Nazareth?
How Christians organized the church.
What is a hierarchy?
Stories from everyday life used to teach spiritual ideas
What are parables?
Italian monk who drew up a set of rules for monks and nuns that became a model for the west.
Who is Benedict?
Official church teaching
What is doctrine?
Christian scripture states that Jesus did this after he died
What is resurrected; rose from the dead?
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 is what Christians believed if they accepted Jesus and his teachings.
What is be saved and enter heaven?
This ruler made Christianity the official religion of Rome
Who is Theodosius?
Reasons Christianity grew
What is its message gave meaning to people's lives, the ideas were familiar and it gave people a chance to be part of a meaningful group?
Form of Christianity based on Greek heritage practiced in the Byzantine Empire
What is Eastern Orthodox?