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14 Cards in this Set
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1. Define Rabbi |
Scholars learned in scripture and in commentaries on religious law. |
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1. Define Martyr |
People put to death because they refused to renounce their belief. |
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1. Define Patriarch |
The bishops of the Empire cities. |
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1. Define Pope |
Over time, the patriarch of Rome assumed the title of "Pope," a Latin word meaning father. |
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2. Identify Disciples |
Followers of Jesus. |
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2. Identify Constantine |
An Emperor who supported Christianity. |
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2. Identify Theodosius |
An Emperor who banned Pagan worship. |
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3. Locate and explain the significance of Jerusalem |
The capital of Israel, captured by the crusaders in 1099 A.D. and recaptured by the muslims in 1187 A.D. |
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3. Locate and explain the significance of Bethlehem |
City in the West Bank area administered by Palestine national authority and the birthplace of Jesus. |
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3. Locate and explain the significance of Nazareth |
Ancient city in present day Israel where Jesus grew up. |
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3. Locate and explain the significance of Tarsus |
In Asia minor, where Saul was born. |
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4. In what way was Christianity like Judaism? |
They both believed in Jesus and worshipped the same God. |
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5. Analyzing Ideas: Why were Christians persecuted in the Roman Empire? |
Christian actions appeared to be an attack against Roman religion and law. |
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6. Evaluating Ideas: How did church organization strengthen Christianity? |
Church councils played a vital role in strengthening early Christianity. They also proclaimed the doctrine of the Trinity which is still central in Christianity today. |
