religion chapter 1 Flashcards
(35 cards)
What were the other two widely spoken languages of the Roman Empire during Jesus’ lifetime her on earth
Latin
Greek
Which two languages would Jesus most likely have spoken
Aramaic
Hebrew
What does it mean to say that the world Jesus lived in was largely Hellenistic
Alexander the Great spread the Greek culture
Who was Alexander the greats famous father
Phillip II of Madedon
How did Greek language and thought benefit Christianity
It was a very suitable medium through which the teachings of Christ could be transmitted. It helped to preserve philosophies that provided ideas that helped develop the church
Briefly explain the legend of the founding of the city of Rome
Romulus and Remus were raised by a wolf, later established a city on 7 hills overlooking Tiber River. Romulus killed Remus in an argument and named the city after himself
With whom did the Romans fight the Punic wars
Carthage, a city state in North Africa
Octavian took the name __, which was a title given to him by Roman senate in the year 27 BC
Augustus
First citizen
Princeps
A member of one of the original citizen families of Ancient Rome
Patrician
The high priest
Pontifex Maximus
A commoner
Plebeian
One who would represent the commoners in the government
Tribune
The name (in Latin) of the two sentries of peace and prosperity that the reign of Augustus brought to the Roman Empire
Pax Romana
How did early Christianity benefit from what you described in the previous question
It made safe and efficient travel and communication over large areas
What was the orbis terrarum and what was its significance
“Circle of lands”
inside of Roman Empire: stability and prosperity
outside Roman Empire:chaos and darkness
What was the cause of Latin going into disuse in Northern Africa
The rise of Islam in North Africa
Explain what is meant by pietas
Worship of pagan gods for the protection of the Roman state
Who was the chief God of the Romans
Jupiter Optimus Maximus
Describe three problems that contributed greatly to the demise of the Roman Empire
- increasing tax burden
- food and entertainment
- concubinage (cohabitation)
How did the arrival of Christianity affect the institution of slavery
At first no impact, later slaves convert to Christianity because of its recognition of the dignity of the person
What were two identifying factors of the Jewish people on the ancient world
- believed they were gods chosen people who’s role was to reveal God to the world
- monotheistic
What were the three main cultural influences in the world into which Jesus was born
Hellenist (Greek)
Latin (Rome)
Jewish
What is significant about the year AD 70
Roman army destroyed the temple, casting the Jews out of Jerusalem
