Rome Early Christianity

What role did religions play in the decline of the Roman Empire?

• Areas conquorered by Roman believed in an authority higher than the Emperor.

• Pagan festivals bankrupted the treasury.

What do Judaism and Christianity have in common?

• Both believe that Jesus is the Son of God

• Both have their roots in Jewish traditions

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways Jews responded to Roman rule?

• Set up their own communities and lived apart from the Romans

• They elected their own govern, separate from the Roman governor.

The twelve men that followed Jesus were called _______ .

• Gladiators

• Apostles

What event led to the Jewish diaspora?

• A series of military defeats at the hands of the Roman Army

• The rise of Islam in the middle east

Jesus often used simple stories called _______ to give messages.

• Patricians

• Parables

The bishop of Rome has the title of ______.

• Pope

• Christ

Why did Augustine call the church a "City of God/"

• He believed the church was a place that one could take refuge and find security and peace.

• He called the church a "City of God" because church leaders were called "mayors."

What role did Paul and Augustine play in the early Christian church?

• Both writers explained and defended the teachings of Christianity.

• Both writers had their work published in the bible.

Which Emperor outlawed pagan religions and made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?

• Theodosius

• Severus Black