Lesson 1 and 2 Flashcards
Eurasia
a massive landmass containing Europe and Asia
Christianity
A religion based on the teachings and life of Jesus Chris
Jesus Christ
Founder of Christianity who taught about a faith that was fore everyone
Roman Empire
A massive Empire that ruled the Mediterranean
Catacombs
A system of underground man-made caves that allowed for not only the burial of the dead but also a safe meeting-place for Christians during times of persecution.
Edict of Milan
A system of underground man-made caves that allowed for not only the burial of the dead but also a safe meeting-place for Christians during times of persecution.
Pope
The Bishop of Rome, who today is the head of the Roman Catholic Church
Monastaries
Religious communities maintained by people who gave their lives over to worshiping God
Islam
Monotheistic religion that became popular in the Middle East.
Corpus Juris Civillis
Codified Roman law that was the official law throughout the Roman Empire.