Christianity
What is the holy book of christianity?
the bible
Why did the Romans reject Christianity before Emperor Constantine?
They saw Christianity as a threat to the empire
Which continent is Rome located on?
Europe
Was Rome a monotheistic or polytheistic society?
polytheistic
What is a Martyr?
people who sacrifice their lives for their beliefs
What does BIBLE stand for?
Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth
Who was responsible for spreading the teachings of Jesus to non Jewish people?
Paul
What was the governing body of Rome called?
Who did they represent?
governing body of Rome was the Senate, which represented the upper class, known as the Patricians
Who was the first Roman emperor to legalize Christianity?
constantine
How many Apostles did Jesus have during his lifetime?
12
True or False? The bible was written during Jesus' life
False
Name three geographical advantages of Rome:
fertile plain, near a river, Mediterranean climate
What led to the decline of the Roman Empire?
Political corruption, economic instability, weaker army
Who made Christianity the official religion
of the Roman Empire?
Emperor Theodosius
Why do we know so little about the origins of Jesus?
The bible was written hundreds of years after his death
What is a disciple?
Follower of Jesus
What government did the Romans establish?
Republic
What was the large portion of the Roman population called?
What kind of jobs did they have?plebians
farmers, artisans, merchants
Whats was the Edict of Milan?
gave freedoms & equality to Christians
What day represents the day Jesus was crucified?
Good Friday
Who betrayed Jesus leading to his death?
Judas
What was Pax Romana?
Name 3 accomplishments of Rome during this time:
a two hundred year period of relative peace and prosperity -golden age
The coliseum, aqueducts (sewers), stable government, roads & infrastructure, expansion, coined money, written history, roman law
What protected the rights of Roman citizens?
the twelve tables
1. Equal protection under the law
2. Innocent until proven guilty
3. Rules of evidence
How did Roman emperors treat other religions?
Emperors were mostly tolerant of other religions, but expected everyone who lived in the empire to respect the Roman gods as a sign of loyalty