Lesson's 1-3 Flashcards
Eurasia
a massive landmass that stretches from Ireland to Indonesia
Christianity
A religion based on the teachings and life of Jesus Christ
Roman Empire
the massive empire ruled the Mediterranean
Jesus Christ
taught about a faith that was for everyone
Catacombs
a system of underground man-made caves that allowed for not only the burial of the dead but also a safe meeting-place Christian’s
Edict of Milan
which guaranteed religious freedom throughout the empire
pope
the bishop of Rome, who is today the head of the Roman Catholic Church
Monasteries
religious communities maintained by people who gave their lives over to worshiping god
iconoclasm
the destruction of religious images and clergy members rights
Byzantine Emperors
rulers who succeeded Roman Emperors and claimed to rule the entirety of the roman empire from the east
Justinian
One of the most well-known Byzantine emperors