Vocabulary
The male leaders of The Catholic Church were called:
Patriarchs
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem (in Judea, a Roman Province)
What was the name of Augustus Caesar before he assumed power in the Roman Empire?
He is known as the "Bishop of Rome" or the "Holy See".
The pope
Why did the Romans build straight roads?
To be able to transport goods and men from place to place in the empire quickly.
Places of Hebrew worship are called:
Synagogues
What were the three components of the Jesus' ministry?
Preach
Teach
Work miracles
What characterized the first 200 years of the Roman Emprire?
Internal harmony and unity
Trade prospered, travel and trade improved
Cultural activities flourished
What is the proper name for the Church as this time?
The Roman Catholic Church
Note: The word "Catholic" means one or universal.
This Roman Emperor greatly advanced Christianity during his reign.
Constantine
The chosen name of Roman emperors (after Julius Caesar):
Caesar
Who was the Roman governor of Judea that allowed Jesus to be crucified?
Pontius Pilate
At what battle against Mark Antony and Cleopatra did Octavian/Augustus win a great victory, and with that, the control of Rome?
Actium
Note: This was a sea battle.
Describe the relationship between Rome and Christianity over the years.
Phases of toleration and some phases of persecution.
Chariot races, held for Roman entertainment were held here:
The Circus Maximus
The preferred method of execution used by the Romans:
Crucifixion
Where did Christians do a lot of their preaching?
Jewish Synagogues
What title was given to Augustus after becoming Emperor of Rome?
Princeps or First Citizen
Why were Christians initially persecuted by the Romans?
They refused to worship their gods.
Gladitorial combat was usually held here:
The Colosseum (in Rome)
"Pax Romana" means:
Roman peace
The life and ministry of Jesus is told in what four books of the New Testament?
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
After his victory at Actium, what was the goal of Augustus/Octavian?
Restore the Republic
Who would be the first Christian martyr?
Steohen
Which citizens of Rome held the most power?
The patriarchs