Government
Why did Augustus want his people to participate in religious ceremonies?
He wanted to help unit the people
What is crucifixion?
When Jesus was nailed to a cross and left to die
What was the reason for the Edict of Milan?
To make Christianity a accepted religion
What are disciples?
Jesus's 12 closest followers
What invaders attacked and later defeated the city of Rome?
The empire of Visigoths in 410 A.D.
Whats a parable?
A story that teaches a religious idea
What are the Gospels?
They described Jesus's life,death, and resurrection
What books did the Old Testment have?
The books of the Hebrew Bible
Why was the Roman government angry with Christians?
Because the Christians didn't worship their Gods
Whats the Messiah?
Someone who will come and bring peace to the world
Whats the main purpose of the New Testament?
Tells the life of Jesus and his teachings
What was Jesus's religion?
Christianity
What city did Constantine chose for the New Eastern capital of the Roman Empire?
Byzantiom
What is persecution?
Punishing someone for their religious beliefs
How did Christians respond to persecution?
They were determianed to to hold on to their religious beliefs
Did Romans lets Jewish people continue their religion?
Yes
What are the three problems the Romans faced?
-Some people didn't worship their Gods
-They were scared the Gods would get mad at them
-Not as many people believed in their Gods
What is Martyr mean?
People willing to die for there beliefs
Why did Constantine become Christian?
Letters appeared in the sky saying "In this sign you will conquer."
What quote did Jesus say to encourage people to love eachother?
"You shall love your neighbor as yourself."