Source: Roman Customs & Traditions Journal # 29 Source: Roman Customs & Traditions
How were the gladiators trained How were the gladiators trained? Where did most of the fights take place? When did the gladiators fight? How were the animals used in the fights? What happened to the Colosseum? Why would people enjoy seeing other people kill? Do we have any sporting events similar to these today?
Spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire 27 BC – Augustus is emperor many religions were tolerated but everyone was expected to respect the traditional Roman gods and the divine spirit of the emperor. “0” – Birth of Jesus
Spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire 6 AD – Jews come under Roman control province of Judaea is formed Jews are exempt from worshipping the emperor as a god Jesus is now both a Jew and a Roman citizen Traveled in Judaea teaching a new message about the kingdom of God.
Spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire 30 AD – Jesus causes great controversy within the Empire Roman officials afraid he would challenge the authority of Rome ordered him to be crucified.
Spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire 48-58 AD – Paul spreads the message of Jesus declares Christianity open to all establishes churches strong appeal to many
Spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire 64 AD – Emperor Nero ordered the first persecutions of the Christians. Why?
Spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire 130-132 AD – Jews rebel Rome ends the Jewish political state and bans Jews 200 AD – 10% of the people were Christian
Spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire 312 AD – Emperor Constantine ends the persecutions
Spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire 395 – Declared the official religion of the Roman Empire by Emperor Theodosius
Assignment Using the timeline, put the following events in correct order and then develop an illustrated timeline. Include both a description of the event and an illustration. Chapter 6 in your textbook will provide additional information if needed.
Events a. Persecutions Begin b. 10 % Christian c. Constantine d. Jews Banned e. Paul f. Official Religion g. Birth of Jesus h. Jesus Crucified i. Augustus j. Judaea formed