Lesson 2 Flashcards
Define martyr
A person who is willing to die for his or her beliefs
3 reasons Christianity spread throughout the roman world
Attractive message
Provided security
Rome had well-constructed roads
Why were Christians mistreated and/or
Martyred
They would not bow down to the emporer
People thought they were dangerous
They did not fight in wars
Two emporers who persecuted Christians
Didcletian and hero
Who was the roman emporer who was converted and supported Christianity
Constantine
What edict did Constantine issue to protect Christians
Muran
Who mad Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire
Constantine
How do Christians organize their churches
Like the Roman Empire
Define hierarchy
Organization with levels of authority
Define clergy
Reader of the church
Define laity
Regular church members
Explain what happened to Constantine before his great battle
Constantine saw a flaming cross in the sky while dreaming
What do priests do in the Christian church
Lead
Worship
Manage church affairs
3 sacred writings that shaped Christianity
The New Testament
The Old Testament
The apogrypha
Define gospel
Good news about gods salvation through Jesus
