Jesus' Death-
Jesus was growing in popularity and this concerned Roman and Jewish leaders.
A governor of Rome named Pontius Pilate accused Jesus of defying the authority of Rome.
He then was crucified on a wooden cross.
Spreading Christianty-
After Jesus' death, the followers of Jesus continued to spread his ideas.
Despite the large amount of political and religious opposition, the new religion of Christianity began to spread.
Paul- A man who really influence the spreading of Christianity.
Was once a Jew and against Christianity.
He was able to do many of his speeches and travel thoughout the Roman empire because it was during Pax Romana.
Charts-
Christian-Belief that Jesus is the Messiah
Acceptance of Gentile and Jews alike.
Jewish-
Belief that Jews are the chosen people.
Adherence to Jewish law.
Both- Believe in God
Belief in the ten commandments.
Pope
Bishops
Priests
People
Persecution of Christians-
The main reason was that they refused to worshi Roman gods
As Pax Romana began to crumble, Persecution of the Christians increased
Thousands were crucified, burned, or killed by wild animals in the circus arenas.
Other Christians and even some non- christians regarded persecution christians as martyrs.
Martyrs- Were people willing to sacrifice their lives for a belief or cause.
Popularity- Became a world religion for multiple reasons:
Embraced all people
Gave hope to the powerless
Appealed to those who were repelled by the extravagances of imperial Rome.
Offered personal relantionship with a loving God.
Promised eternal life after death.
Constantine accepting Christianity-
Constantine was fighting over the leadership of Rome.
He then prayed to the Christian God, and saw a cross.
He then ordered the artisans to paint the christian symbol on the shields.
He was successful in battle so began to accept Christianity.
Attila the Hunt Research
One paragraph on basic info about him.
Then state if you would rather have Attila or Alexander the Great as a leader.
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