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DAILY DOUBLE
What city was named in 753 BC? By Whom?
Romulus named Rome in 753 BC
How many monarchs originally ruled Rome?
7
What type of government did Rome have after the monarchs?
A Republic
About how long did the Roman empire last?
500 years (27 BC to 476 AD)
DAILY QUADRUPLE!
What are the four factors that God used to prepare the world for the Fullness of Time?
1) Pax Romana
2) Roman Roads
3) Common language (Greek)
4) Religious confusion due to Greek philosophers
In 312 AD, WHO became emperor of Britain, Gaul, and Spain?
Constantine
TRIPLE!
Which two emperors fought over Rome at a bridge over the Tiber River named the Milvian bridge? Who was stronger? Who won & how?
Constantine vs Maxentius
Constantine had a much smaller army but he saw in the sky a cross and the words "In Hoc Signe Vinces" which means "In this sign conquer."
Who moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Byzantium? What did he rename it?
Constantine renamed it Constantinople after himself
Who legalized Christianity in the Roman empire?
Constantine
Christianity was made legal due to the ______________ which was issued by ______________.
Christianity was made legal due to the Edict of Milan which was issued by Constantine
Constantine caused a change in the roles of the church and state. What did he do and what was the result?
He made himself leader of the church which created a tension between the church and state.
Give two NEGATIVE examples of what happened to the church after Christianity was legalized
1) Heathens joined the church
2) Pagan practices were brought to the church
3) Heresies were brought to the church
4) Christians left to live as hermits
DAILY TRIPLE! (300 points each correct answer)
Describe the three main heresies that invaded the church:
1) Gnosticism
2) Montanism
3) Arianism
1) Gnosticism: claimed that Jesus did not come in the Body
2) Montanism: claimed that the Holy Spirit did not come
3) Arianism: Jesus was like God, but not quite God
Which council in 325 AD affirmed that Christ is God?
Council of Nicea
The Council of Constantinople in 381 AD determined/affirmed WHAT?
What did the Council of Ephesus in 431 and the Council of Chalcedon in 451 affirm?
Council of Ephesus in 431 AD: Humans are totally depraved
Council of Chalcedon in 451 AD: Christ is both man and God
Church government
The local church was led by overseers and deacons. Cities were led by ___________. The ________ with the most authority resided in (place)____________ and was called ___________.
Church government
The local church was led by overseers and deacons. Cities were led by BISHOPS. The BISHOP with the most authority resided in (place) ROME and was called THE POPE.
Who became a bishop even though he wasn't baptized? Name one of his important legacies.
Ambrose became bishop even though he wasn't baptized. He committed himself to a godly life and became a mentor for the later church father known as Augstine of Hippo.
WHO had a miraculous conversion at age 32? Give three facts about him.
Augustine of Hippo
-Mom was Monica
-Mom prayed for him daily
-Well-educated
-Originally thought he didn't need God
-Wrote Confessions (personal & spiritual experience)
-Wrote City of God (Christian philosophy of government and history)
Who translated the Bible from Greek and Hebrew into Latin? What did they call this translation?
Jerome translated the Bible into Latin and it was published in 405 AD. This was known as the Vulgate
Name three groups of Germanic tribes that continuously assaulted the Roman Empire, which weakened it.
Ostrogoths (eastern Germany)
Visigoths (western Germany)
Vandals
In 451, the Huns, under leadership of ________ made their way to the gates of Rome. There they were met by Pope Leo I who convinced him to leave the city untouched. In 476 AD, the boy emperor ______ Augustulus yielded his crown to _________ of Germany and the Ancient World came to an end. The Roman Empire lasted almost ______ years.
In 451, the Huns, under leadership of ATTILA THE HUN made their way to the gates of Rome. There they were met by Pope Leo I who convinced him to leave the city untouched. In 476 AD, the boy emperor ROMULUS Augustulus yielded his crown to ODACER of Germany and the Ancient World came to an end. The Roman Empire lasted almost 500 years.
Name the three Latin Church Fathers we discussed in the Green Sheet
Ambrose (Bishop of Milan)
Augustine of Hippo
Jerome
Describe three things that contributed to the Fall of Rome.
Barbarians attacking from the north
Constant warfare drained its money
Roman emperors often relied on foreign mercenaries who were not really loyal to Rome
Weakened central authority due to corruption & civil wars
Hard to rule such a vast area
Rise of the Eastern Roman empire
Give dates for the following Ancient Dates:
World War I
World War II
Declaration of Independence
Columbus Sails the blue
Martin Luther fights the church
World War I: 1914-1918 AD
World War II: 1939-1945
Declaration of Independence: 1776 AD
Columbus Sails the blue: 1492
Martin Luther fights the church: 1517