Unit 2: 1st to 8th Century, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4,2.5 Flashcards
Herod the Great
(r.47-44):Roman Jewish King, colossal building projects throughout Judea
Herod Antipas
(r.40-49) . Ruler over Galilee, built a great fortress, led to the executions of John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth,
Augustus
New world ruler, served as emperor, seen as one of the gods. betrayed cicero
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Pax Romana (“Roman Peace”)
200-year-long timespan of peace in Rome and increase and sustained Roman Imperialism. Started with accession of Augustus (27 BC) ended with death of Marcus Aurelius (180 AD)
Imperial Military Aristocracy
Soldier State,
Pontius Pilate
26 AD, Appointed by Sejamus, Funded the aqueduct, Sacrilegious killing of Galileans, Provincial Governor of Judea. Controversial with jewish population concerning idolatries.
Caiaphas
Jewish High Priest and Ruler, organizer of the plot to kill Jesus. Presided of Sanhedrin Trial of Jesus
Sadducees
This group active second temple period (2nd century BCE to 1st century CE) Jewish Sect that adhered strictly to the Torah, Made up of Jewish high priests and aristocrats, Harnessed the power of the mob
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Phrasisees
This group This group active second temple period (2nd century BCE to 1st century CE) conflicted with a Sadducees, More common people were members,
Messiah
Born 5 B.C., Ministered 30-33 Shepherd, King, Christ, Miracle of the 10 leapers, Son of God
Paul of Tours
In 50 he was Imprisoned in Philippi, spread teachings of Jesus, Apostle
Great Fire of Rome
(64) Emperor Nero blames Christian community for this event, He was also blamed. Christian were made illegal by Nero, first persecution of the Christian community
Five Pillars of Islam
- One God, God is one, Muhammed is the prophet,
- Ritual Fasting
- Pilgrimage to Mecca
- Almsgiving
- Prayer 5 times death.
Mecca
East of the red sea, western shore
Place of Polytheistic worship
Place where Muhammed started preaching
Where the Kaaba is
Medina
622-Place where Muhammed escaped to
Place were first mosque was made
Where followers of Muhammed went
Launched Pilgrimage of Mecca there
North of Mecca
Umma
Community of muslims
Rashindun Caliphate
632-661:Leader after Muhammed Death 632
Under rule lead attack Empire
Expansive Military power.
Sunnis
Partisan of Abu Bakr, Father of Muhammed’s favorite wife
Believed in political leadership
favored umma
More popular form of muslims
Shia
partisan of Ali, cousin and son in law of Muhammed
Believed in direct decent of Muhammed for leadership of muslim people
Umayyad Caliphate
661-750
Capital in Damascus
Arab Military Aristocracy
Conquering of North Africa, Carthage, Northwest India, Invasion of Spain