Read-Along Chapter 5 Section 4

What were the original religions of Rome like? How were conquered peoples regulated spiritually? Polytheistic, mystery religions, cults Religious tolerance Acknowledgement of the divine spirit of the Roman emperor and the ancient Roman gods

How were Jews treated by the Romans? Tolerant of Jewish Tradition Jews were the special case

Where do some of the teachings of Christianity come from? Stemmed from Jewish and Pagan traditions

What impact did Paul have on the Christian Church? Though he never met Jesus officially and was a persecutor of Christians, he is given credit for the primary spread of the Christian faith

Why were Christians persecuted? Is there religious persecution today? Can you think of religious persecution throughout history? They were persecuted because they were different!!!! Examples??

Define Martyrs Christians killed by persecution. What does it mean today??

How is Christianity easily spread? Use of Greek philosophy and Pagan rituals Has this process been used in the spread of religion since the forming of Christianity?

What impact did Constantine have on the development of Christianity? Issue of the Edict of Milan –Gives all Roman citizens the freedom of Religion

Define: clergy, bishop, patriarch, popes, heresies. Clergy – the group of people who conduct Christian services Bishop – a high Church official responsible for everyone in the diocese Patriarch – most important bishops Pope – Patriarchs in Rome Heresies - beliefs against the church

In a Graphic Organizer, draw the hierarchy of the church. Pope/Patriarchs –Bishop Priest