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Part 4: Ancient Rome
The Rise of Christianity
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| The Roman Empire was home to many different religions during what time? | The Pax Romana |
| What is the Pax Romana? | It is 200 years of Roman peace |
| What were the 4 religions that Rome allowed? | Polytheism Christianity Judaism Various cults |
| What is the meaning of Polytheism? | It means Greek gods |
| What is the meaning of Monotheism? | Christianity and Judaism |
| What were some of the various cults? | the cult of the earth-mother Cybele, the worship of the Egyptian goddess Isis and, hardest of all to fathom, the mysteries of Mithras |
| What is the mysteries of Mithras | The doctrine of resurrection of the flesh |
| Overall, Rome tolerated these religions unless what happened? | People remained loyal to Rome and didn't appear to challenge imperial authority |
| What did many Jews believe about Jesus? | They believed that Jesus was the Messiah and the annointed king sent by God |
| How does Christianity begin? | It begins from the teachings of Jesus who was a Jew |
| How did Jesus' teachings draw a large following? | It was through miricles |
| When did Jesus begin teaching? | At the age of 30 |
| How many people did Jesus call to be his disciples? | He called 12 people |
| Why did Jesus call them? | He called them to help with his mission |
| What is another word for the 12 disciples? | Apostles |
| What does the word Apostles mean? | It means 'person sent forth' in Greek |
| Teachings were rooted in accordance with what? | Jewish belief |
| Jesus teaches in accordance with Jewish belief and what else did he preach? | He preached new beliefs |
| What did Jesus call himself? | He calls himself, the son of God |
| Some Jews regard him as a what? | trouble maker |
| Romans began to fear Jesus, why? | They became fearful because Jesus would challenge Roman rule |
| How was Jesus condemned to death? | He was condemned to death by crucifixion |
| According to the scriptures, Jesus was what? | He was resurrected on the third day after his death |
| Those who believed in Jesus were called What? | Christians because they believed Jesus was Christ, |
| What does Christ mean? | It means annoited one in Greek |
| Who was the most influential in spreading the Christianity? | It was Paul who was a disciple of Jesus |
| What was taught when one would accept Christ? | That they would have eternal life |
| In Rome what was not tolerated? | Christianity wasn't tolerated (IN the early stages |
| What did Roman officials thought what about this new relgion? | They thought that it caused disloyality |
| What was the affect of Romans not liking their religion? | They were persecuted and even killed for their beliefs |
| What was the |
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Sophie ER
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