Christianity Flashcards
Where did Christianity originate? ( begin. )
Asia
Who is the founder of Christianity?
Jesus
What does God want for each of us to do?
Have a relationship with him.
Who is the messiah according to the Christians?
Jesus
What is the name for the Leader of the Roman Catholic Church?
Pope
Why did Christianity attract so many followers?
It gave hope to the poor and powerless.
Name three ways that Christianity spread.
Through trade, Through missionaries, Through monasteries.
How did the Romans begin to treat Christians?
They began to persecute ( kill. ) them.
Why did the Romans feel that Christians were a threat to their goverment?
The Christians refused to serve in the army or political office and criticized festivals and games.
The Eastern half of the. Roman Empire became known as this.
The Byzantine Empire.
A person who is willing to die instead if giving up there religious beliefs is called what?
Martyr
He first Christian emperor was this person.
Constantine.
This person made Christianity the official religion of Rome.
Theodeosius.
This word means that a person or group no longer belongs to the church.
Excommunicate.
A place where men called monks live together in a religious community.
Monasteries.
The name of the Eastern Empires church was call this. They did not accept authority of the Pope.
Eastern Orthodox Church.