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14 Cards in this Set
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Paul
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believed Christian teachings went against Judaism, took part in persecutions of Christians, he was surrounded by a bright light and after this experience he became dedicated to Christianity
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Palestine
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where Christianity was founded, a Roman province
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Messiah/Christ
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what Jesus and his followers declared him
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Pontius Pilate
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Jesus was put to death by crucifixion on the order of Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea
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Edict of Milan
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Emperor Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, which legalized Christianity throughout the empire
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Nicene Creed
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When Emperor Constantine called the Council of Nicaea to put together a creed that said God and Christ were of the same substance
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Petrine Theory
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This theory said that the pope in Rome was the heir to Peter, the first Bishop of Rome
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Huns
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invaded the empire, threatened to enslave or destroy both Romans and Germans
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Attila
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leader of the Huns in their invasions of Europe, defeated the Romans and Goths
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Anglo Saxons
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invaders who destroyed Roman civilization in Britain, set up rival kingdoms
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Saint Patrick
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a famous missionary, journeyed to Ireland to convert Celtic peoples to the faith and founded many monasteries
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Saint Benedict
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set up a monastery at Monte Cassino in Italy and drew up rules for the monks to live by
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Charlemagne
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Pepin’s son who inherited the throne, he expanded the Frankish lands into a large empire
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Carolingian Renaissance
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Aix-la-Chapelle was famous as the center of a great revival of learning
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