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Unit 6 Ch 11 Sec 2
Christianity and the Fall of Rome
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Christianity | a religion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth |
| Paul of Tarsus | most important figure in the spread of Christianity after the death of Jesus |
| crucifixion | method of execution in which a person is nailed to a cross |
| Resurrection | the Christian belief that Jesus rose from the dead |
| Jesus of Nazareth | Jewish teacher whose teachings are the basis of Christianity |
| Diocletian | Roman Emperor who divided the empire into two halves |
| Attila | leader of the Huns |
| Constantine | Roman Emperor who legalized Christianity |
| Justinian | ruler of the Byzantine Empire who created a code of law |
| Theodora | Empress of Byzantine Empire who expanded women's rights |