Christianity

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A belief system that spun-off from Judaism in the Middle East in the 1st century CE.

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Christianity

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The first part of the New Testament depicting the birth and life of Christ, told in 4 repeating stories, written by multiple authors using secondary sources, between 70-95 CE.

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The Gospels

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Reigned from 54-68. One of the most psychotic Emperors in Roman History. In 64, he scapegoated the Christians for a fire that nearly destroyed the city of Rome.

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Emperor Nero

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Reigned from 306-337. In 312 CE, he became the first Emperor to openly support Christianity.

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Emperor Constantine

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Issued in 313, it ended the persecution of the Christians.

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The Edict of Milan

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Convened in 323, it established the Divinity of Christ, determining whether he was the son of God or a man.

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The Council of Nicaea

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What significant construction did Constantine order in 335?

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He ordered the construction of a Church in Jerusalem where Christ was crucified, known as The Holy Sepulcher.

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How did the Roman population of Christians change from 312-340?

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It increased from 10% to 50% and Christianity became the state religion.

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One of the most celebrated Scholars in Alexandria, Egypt. In 415, she was killed and dismembered by a mob of Christians, leading to the collapse of Alexandria as a hub of knowledge and learning.

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Hypatia