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Christianity Origins Roots in Judaism Started by Jesus of Nazareth (proclaimed Messiah) Conflicted with Polytheism of Rome-led to persecution of early Christians Cross, symbol of Christianity Beliefs Monotheistic Christ was son and reincarnation of God Belief in life after death New Testament contained the life events and teachings of Christ Spreading of Christianity Peter-first apostle-Palestine and Syria Paul-all over Roman Empire by way of roads and sea travel, Spread idea that all people could convert to Christianity Constantine Announces Edict of Milan-all men can practice their desired religion..including Christianity Theodosius made it the empire’s official religion in 380 A.D. Constantine The Church Setup like Roman hierarchybishop then priest Became an example of moral authority Loyalty to the Church became more important than loyalty to the Emperor Became unifying force of Western Europe Understanding #1 Followers of Jesus spread Christianity throughout Roman Empire, which clashed with Roman Polytheism but would go on to change Western civilization Understanding #2 As the Roman Empire declined in the West, the Church in Rome grew in importance, membership, and influence This man was the first Roman Emperor to accept Christianity A. B. C. D. Theodosius Paul Augustus Constantine Which person spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire? A. B. C. D. John Paul Judas Damarcus Where can the teachings of Jesus be found in the Bible? A. B. C. D. Psalms Old Testament Proverbs New Testament Christians believe that A. B. C. D. Jesus was a holy man Jesus was the final prophet Jesus was a false prophet Jesus was the messiah and son fo God Christianity started in A. B. C. D. Persian Empire Alexander’s Empire Roman Empire None of the above What was Jesus put to death? A. B. C. D. He was accused of killing someone He was accused of being a thief He went against Roman religious tradition He was viewed by some as a false prophet speaking blasphemy What other religion does Christianity have its roots in? A. B. C. D. Judaism Zoroastrianism Islam Greek Mythology Romans accepted Christianity right away A. B. Yes No What is the symbol of Christianity? A. B. C. D. Star of David Cross Eight Spoke Wheel Crescent Moon] Christianity is a monotheistic faith A. B. Yes No