Christianity
What is the holy book of christianity?
the bible
How did the government help cause the decline of Rome?
The government was corrupt, and they taxed the people severely
Was Rome originally a monotheistic or polytheistic society?
polytheistic
The Roman empire at its peak expanded to which 3 continents?
Europe, Africa, Asia
What is a Martyr?
people who sacrifice their lives for their beliefs
Who was responsible for spreading the teachings of Jesus to non Jewish people?
Paul
What led to the decline of the Roman Empire?
Political corruption, economic instability, weaker army
What government did the Romans establish?
Republic
Augustus
Who was the first Roman emperor to legalize Christianity?
constantine
What is a disciple?
Follower of Jesus
What happened to the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the west?
It becomes the Byzantine Empire
Name three geographical advantages of Rome:
fertile plain, near a river, Mediterranean climate
Which body of water did Rome have full control of and was used primarily for trading?
The Mediterranean sea
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
Why did the Roman Empire split into two?
The Western empire was falling and it was an attempt for the east to survive
Who did the Romans defeat in the Punic Wars?
Carthage
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
Whats was the Edict of Milan?
gave freedoms & equality to Christians
Which Roman emperor blamed Christians for the great fire in Rome that burned down most of the city?
Nero
What year did the Western Roman Empire fall?
476
What was the purpose of the Romans establishing a republic as their government?
To prevent anyone from gaining too much power
About how long did the Pax Romana last?
200 years
Why did the Romans reject Christianity before Emperor Constantine?
They saw Christianity as a threat to the empire