Early Christianity
The 66 books in the Bible
What was the canon?
Emperor at the birth of Jesus
Polis known for the development of democracy
What was Athens?
Key river for the development of Egyptian civilization
What was the Nile?
First five books of the Bible
What is the Torah (or Pentateuch)?
Statements of faith held by many Christians
What are creeds?
Two languages spread throughout the Roman Empire
What were Greek and Latin?
Philosopher known for dialogues and rational questioning
Who was Socrates?
Burial places and monuments for pharaohs
What were the pyramids?
Bible book about ancient Assyria
What is Nahum (or Jonah)?
Regional leaders of the church
What were bishops?
The "peaceful" reign of the Roman Empire at the time of Jesus
What was the Pax Romana?
Author of the Iliad and the Odyssey
Who was Homer?
Worship of one God
What was monotheism?
Jewish holiday which celebrates the Maccabees clearing the temple (Jesus celebrated this)
What is Hanukkah?
Jerome's Latin Bible translation
What was the Vulgate?
Latin term for head of household
Cultural mixing of Greek (especially Macedonian) and Middle Eastern cultures
What was Hellenism?
Oldest law code in the world
What was Hammurabi's Code?
Passage about submitting to the government authorities (written during Nero's reign)
What is Romans 13?
Heresy which taught that Jesus was the foremost created being
What was Arianism?
Lower class in Ancient Rome (could be rich or poor)
Who were the plebeians?
Ancient Greek oath for doctors
What is the Hippocratic Oath?
Religious site at Ur
What was the ziggurat?
Passage about Paul's dialogue with the Epicureans and Stoics
What is Acts 17?