Key Vocabulary
Key Dates
Roman Response to Christianity
Fall of Rome
Christianity
100
True or False
Persecute: To subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their religious beliefs or politcal views
True
100
Jesus died at what age?
33 C.E
100
Eastern and Western Europe is considered what?
New and Old Rome
100
_________ was distributed by hostile tribes and pirates
Trade
100
Who preached the "Sermon on the Mount"?
Jesus
200
People who have committed crimes or illegal acts
Criminals
200
Christianity became a formal religion on what date?
A.D. 391
200
The home of the Pope is considered what?
Vatican City
200
Government began to be controlled by __________
Military
200
According to passage (3), what additional action does Jesus say is subject to judgment besides murder?
Anger towards a brother
300
The quality of being morally right or justifiable; living in accordance with divine or moral law
Righteousness
300
Pax Romana came to an end with Marcus Aurelius on what date?
AD 161-180
300
Papa is Latin for Pope which means what?
Father
300
Fall of Rome
300
In passage (4), what does Jesus advise someone to do before offering a gift at the altar?
Apologize to their brother.
400
A title for God or Jesus Christ, indicating authority and reverence
Lord
400
Emperor Diocletian became an emperor on which date?
284 A.D.
400
Which of the following best summarizes the role of Emperor Nero in the persecution of Christians, as described in Tacitus’ Annals?
Nero blamed Christians for the fire in Rome and subjected them to severe punishments
400
What did Tacitus mean by “government by Senate and People”?
A government dominated by corrupt officials and dignitaries
400
List 3 key beliefs of Jesus from his sermon
Compassion and Mercy
Nonviolence conflict resolution
Equality
500
Rendered unable to function normally.
Incapacitated
500
Romulus Augustulus, ousted by Germanic forces in
476 A.D.
500
Was the Roman state responsible for the spread of Christianity? Why?
Christians have the freedom to openly practice their religion
Christians remained steadfast in their faith, drawing sympathy from others who witnessed their persecution.
500
Which term best describes the atmosphere in Rome following Augustus’s death, according to Tacitus?
Uncertainty
500
Was Jesus seeking to preserve the beliefs of Judaism?
Jesus appears to be introducing modifications to the traditional teachings of Judaism rather than simply preserving them.