Friday, May 3

The Rise of Christianity Section Assesment
Terms and Names
Jesus- The central figure of Christianity
Apostle- Jesus' 12 closest followers
Paul- A former persecutor of Christians who began to spread Christian teachings after having a vision of Jesus
Diaspora- The dispersal of Jews after their attempts to break free of the Romans
Constantine- A ancient Roman emperor who put the Cross on soldiers shields and won the battle because of "the help of the Christian God"

Bishop- A priest who supervised several, local churches
Peter- The 1st Bishop in Rome 
Pope- The head of the Christian church
Main Ideas
What did Jesus emphasize in His early teachings?   
Early Jewish traditions, the importance to give love to God, neighbors, enemies, and yourself, and God's plan
Why did early Christians face persecution from Romans?
They did not worship Roman gods
What was the importance of Nicene Creed?

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