Unit 3

Question 1

Jesus

Answer 1

The central figure of Christian religion

Question 2

Apostle

Answer 2

Jesus’ 12 disciples

Question 3

Paul

Answer 3

An apostle who was at first an enemy of Christianity who then had a vision of Jesus and began to spread Christian teachings

Question 4

Diaspora

Answer 4

The dispersal of Jews after their attempts to break free of the Romans

Question 5

Constantine

Answer 5

A ancient Roman emperor who put the Cross on soldiers shields and won battle because of “the help of the Christian God”

Question 6

Bishop

Answer 6

A priest who supervised several, local churches

Question 7

Peter

Answer 7

The 1st Bishop in Rome

Question 8

Pope

Answer 8

The head of the Christian church

Question 9

Inflation

Answer 9

A decline in the value of money accompanied by the rising price of goods and services

Question 10

Mercenary

Answer 10

A soldier who is paid to fight in a foreign army

Question 11

Diocletian

Answer 11

A strong army leader who became emperor of Rome in 284
He limited freedom, but restored order and strength to the Roman Empire
He claimed to be a descendent of Roman gods
Divided the empire in the 2 parts: Greek-speaking East and Latin-speaking West
Retired in 305

Question 12

Constantinople

Answer 12

A Greek city in Turkey originally called Byzantium; Capital of Roman Empire in 330

Question 13

Attila

Answer 13

King of the Huns between 434-453 who terrorize the Roman Empire, could not conquer Rome because of famine and disease