Ch 13 SG Flashcards
(20 cards)
Who were two of the most successful Byzantine missionaries?
Cyril and Methodius
What was a religious community of monks called?
Monasteries
This emperor ended the persecution of Christians.
Constantine
Zealots were Jews who believed they should do what?
Fight the Romans for their freedom
Jesus celebrated the last supper during what Jewish holiday?
Passover
What priest brought Christianity to Ireland?
Patrick
Who were the laity?
Regular church members
What were images honored by some Christians of Jesus, Mary, or Saints?
Icons
What was the Basilian Rule?
List of rules for the Eastern Orthadox religious life
What happened after the Jews rebelled against the Romans A.D. 132?
Jews were banned from Jerusalem
Who were early Christian leaders who set up churches?
Apostles
The pope was the bishop of?
Rome
Jerusalem was the capital of?
Israel
What was the Edict of Milan?
A decree issued in A.D 313 giving religious freedom to all people
What did Christians believe would happen to them if they accepted Jesus and his teachings?
Be saved and enter heaven
What was Rome’s punishment of political rebels and lower class criminals?
Crucifixion
What was the region just north of Judea?
Galilee
Early Christians organized the church by forming a?
Hierarchy
In the Eastern Orthadox Church, what was once forbidden?
Icons
What did Byzantines believe about their emperor?
He was Gods representative on earth
