The Rise of Christianity Flashcards
1
Q
what did the Edict of Toleration do?
311
A
gave Christians the right to practice their religion
Roman Emperor Galerius
2
Q
what did the Edict of Milan do?
313
A
established religious toleration of Christianity
Constantine
3
Q
what was the Council of Nicaea?
325
A
4
Q
what did the Edict of Thessalonica do?
380
A
made Christianity the official state religion of the Roman Empire
Theodosius I
5
Q
who did St. Paul’s letters do?
A
- became part of the New Testament
- claimed inferiority of women
- emphasized importance of virginity
6
Q
what did Constantine do?
A
founded Roman capital of Constantinople
7
Q
what were the** 5 episcopal sees** of the Roman Empire?
governed by patriarchs of Roman Empire (i.e. bishops)
A
- Rome
- Alexandria
- Antioch
- Jerusalem
- Constantinople
8
Q
what is Hebrewism?
A
- ethical code of behaviour
- prophets speaking on behalf of God
not yet pacifict → afterlife not yet developed
