what is a parable
Ancient Roman beliefs involved many gods, which is referred to as _______________
what is polytheism
Name two main reasons for the successful spread of Christianity
1. Roman roads made travel easy
2. Romans kept the empire peaceful.
3. They spoke mostly the same languages.
4. Christianity offered more hope.
Christian leader chosen by Jesus to spread his message
This group of Jews referred to as _____________ fought back against the Romans.
Who were the zealots
Men living in Monasteries were called this ________. They spent much of their time studying and praying.
the act of being saved from the effects of sin
what is salvation
Why did Romans see Jesus as a threat?
Jesus/Christianity was gaining popularity, and he had influence over a growing number of people.
Nuns lived in ________________ where they spent much of their time studying Christianity and praying.
What is a convent.
a painting of Jesus, or Christian holy people
what is an icon
Romans forced Jews out of _________________ and told them they could never return.
what is Jerusalem
Name the two Christian churches.
Roman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
to banish or declare that a person no longer belongs to the church
what is excommunicate
How did Roman values differ from Christian values?
Romans: war, fighting, conquering new places
Christians: kindness, love of God, love of others
___________ teach their religion to people who are non believers with the hopes of converting them.
Who are missionaries.