The Rise of Christianity and the Fall Of Rome Flashcards
What were Zealots?
Jewish rebels
Who was the Messiah?
A savior sent by God
What were the Gospels?
The story of Jesus’ life as written by four of his apostles
Around when was Jesus born?
4 BC
Where was Jesus born and raised?
He was born in Bethlehem and raised in Nazareth
At what age did Jesus begin preaching?
30
What was Jesus’ message?
There is one God, live by the Ten Commandments and the teachings of the prophet, he is the Messiah, there is spiritual salvation and eternal life, and you should love your enemies
What was Jesus accused of?
Blasphemy
What did the Romans think of Jesus?
They thought he would try to lead a rebellion
How did Jesus die?
He was crucified
What is an apostle?
A follower that spreads Jesus’ message
What does Christ mean?
Messiah or savior
How did Pax Romana affect Christianity?
It was perfect conditions for the its spread
What did Paul do?
He spread Christ’s teachings to non-Jews and wrote the Epistles (letters to churches)
What happened in 66 AD?
A band of Jews rebelled
How did the Romans respond the the Jew’s rebellion?
They stormed Jerusalem
When was the second Jewish rebellion?
132 AD
What was the outcome of the second Jewish rebellion?
The Jewish political state cease to exist and the Diaspora began
How did the Romans treat the Christians?
They persecuted them
What are martyrs?
People who suffer or die for their beliefs
When was the Edict of Milan issued?
313 AD
What was the Edict of Milan and who made it?
Freedom for all religions; Constantine
Who made Christianity the official Roman religion?
Emperor Theodisius
Who dies in 180 AD?
Marcus Aurelius
How many emperors were there in the 50 year period of political Roman turmoil?
26
What were the economic problems in Rome?
Disrupted trade, high taxes, inflation, and food shortages
What were the military problems in Rome?
Less discipline and mercenaries
What were mercenaries?
Hired foreign soldiers
What did Diocletian do?
He limited freedoms, restored order, divided the empire, and appointed a co-emperor to rule the other half
What did Constantine do?
Tolerated Christians, move the capital to Byzantium, but also left the west weak
What did the Huns do?
They pushed Germanic tribes to Roman territory
When did the Germans plunder Rome?
410
When did Attila lead the Huns against both halves of the empire?
444 AD
When did Attila the Hun die?
453 AD
What did Odacer do in 476 AD?
He drove out the last emperor of Rome?
What was Classical Civilization?
The mix of Greek and Roman culture
What architecture of Rome famous for using?
Arches, domes, concrete, aqueducts, and roads
Who called for the Jews to revolt?
Zealots
