Important Figures
Religion
The Empires
Barbarians
Extra Credit
100
What is the name of the annoying professor who continually objects to the Christian view of history?
Who is Professor Egghead, PHD?
100
a sudden and favorable resolution of events in a story; a happy ending.
What is a Eucatastrophe?
100
Greeks were known for:
1._____, 2. Military Might, 3.The Greek Language, 4. Democracy
What is Philosophy?
100
These people were a diverse group of Celtic tribes who inhabited the region of (roughly modern-day France, Belgium, and parts of Switzerland, Germany, and Italy) from the Iron Age until their conquest by the Romans in the 52 BC.
Who were the Gauls?
100
This Roman emperor was a brutal and tyrannical persecutor of Christians. He also had a hideous neckbeard and was referred to as “The beast” by his detractors.
Who is Nero?
200
This future emperor of Rome saw a vision of a cross in the sky with the words "In this sign, conquer".
Who is Constantine the Great?
200
According to the Apostle Paul, the worship of idols is the worship of _______.
What are Demons?
200
The Greek Empire sharply declined after untimely this person's death. It fragmented into smaller kingdoms which were conquered by the Romans.
Who is Alexander the Great?
200
This germanic tribe embraced the heresy of Arianism, and were famous for hanging the arms of their conquered foes on trees as offerings to the pagan god of war.
Who are the Visigoths?
200
The New Testament was primarily written in this language
What is Greek?
300
This famous Christian apologist and philosopher who defended the Christian faith and was martyred under Marcus Aurelius.
Who is Justin Martyr?
300
The Emperor Constantine ended the persecution of Christians that raged under Diocletian with this edict.
What is the Edict of Milan?
300
The Roman Empire was characterized by:
1. Military effectiveness and prowess, 2. ________, 3. Brutality, and 4. The Latin Language
What is Imperial Unity?
300
These were a powerful and educated priestly class notorious for pagan rituals (including the burning of the wicker man).
Who are the Druids?
300
Assimilation into Roman culture, was known as ______.
What is Romanization?
400
This heretic taught that:
Jesus was a created being, the Son was subordinate to the Father, and he taught a form of Unitarian theology.
Who is the heretic, Arius?
400
This 3rd-century priest and theologian taught in Rome and possibly came from Libya. He was a proponent of Modalism, a non-Trinitarian belief
Who is The Heretic, Sabellius?
400
The systematic attempt to eradicate Christianity from the Roman Empire under the Emperor Diocletian was referred to as:
What is the Great Persecution?
400
During the crisis of the 3rd century AD, a breakaway _______ Empire was formed, only to be later violently reincorporated into the Roman Empire.
What is Gallic?
400
At the Council of Nicaea, this jolly saint slapped the tar out of Arius for his blasphemy.
Who is St. Nicholas of Myra (Santa Claus)?
500
In Christian tradition, the apostles _____ and _____ were both executed at the order of Nero.
Who are Peter and Paul?
500
The Council of Nicaea officially condemned Arianism, set the dates for Easter, and produced this creed:
What is the Nicene Creed?
500
The Greeks and Romans were idolaters. Their gods were created in the image of _______ _____.
What is Sinful Man?
500
In 378 AD, the Visigoths famously defeated the Roman army at the Battle of _______, killing the Roman emperor Valens.
What is Adrianople?
500
The five "good" emperors of Rome were, in order,
Nerva, Trajan, ______, Antonius Pius, & Marcus Aurelius
Who is Hadrian?
