He was nicknamed "The Scourge of God" because of his fierce violence.
Attila the Hun
_______ was the first major autobiography ever written.
Confessions
Augustine was first a monk, then a priest and finally a ___.
God used this person's sermons to soften Augustine's heart toward Christ.
St. Ambrose
Who baptized St. Augustine shortly after Augustine became a Christian?
St. Ambrose
This person lived wickedly as a youth and later repented of those sinful years.
St. Augustine
The barbarians and Vikings invaded from around _____ to _____ A.D.
400 to 1000
What two rivers formed natural boundaries that kept the barbarians out of the Roman Empire for many years?
Rhine and Danube
The pope gave him the title of "Most Christian King," which was afterward always held by the kinds of his country.
Clovis
The modern-day country of France was called _____.
Gaul
He believed that babies are born innocent and learn to sin by example.
Pelagius
Augustine's greatest work is called ________
City of God
City of God was written because so many people were blaming Christianity for what?
The fall of the Roman Empire
After two earlier attacks, this Visigoth conquered the city of Rome in 410 A.D.
Alaric
The name "France" developed when the _____ invaded the land.
Franks
This king had a wife who helped turn him to Christianity.
Clovis
Pick it up and read or take it up and read
St. Augustine is considered the greatest theologian since when?
The Apostolic Age
Many people believe this person's life and writings have influenced the church more than any other theologian.
St. Augustine
List the 4 reasons the mighty Roman Empire began to decline in the west.
SWIM
Split Empire- Diocletian split the empire thinking it would make it stronger, but it only made Rome weaker.
Weak Emperors- they only cared about themselves and wanted to be entertained.
Invasions- Barbarians invaded easily attacking and plundering the land.
Money Problems- Because they bought more than they sold and taxes were high, they had money problems.
The fervent prayers of this person accomplished much in Augustine's life.
Monica
Augustine converted to Christianity in the year ____ A.D.
386
Who is in control of all history?
God!
He believed that fighting with the sword of Tiew, made him unbeatable.
Attila
Name 4 different groups of barbarians that invaded Europe.