The Rise of Christianity

Quiz 1. A positive reform Julius Caesar enacted on the Roman Empire was granting _____________ to people off the peninsula of Italy. This allowed for the empire to grow as many truly wanted to be apart of such a grand empire. 2. On the Ides of March, Julius Caesar was brutally stabbed to death by Senators. Leading this murder were two of his best friends, Cassius and ______________. 3. In order to get an accurate count of the total amount of people in the Empire, Augustus conducted a _____________. He wanted to make sure enough tax money was being collected. 4. The period of rule after Julius Caesar (from Augustus to Marcus Aurelius) in Roman History is referred to as what? 5. This engineering feat allowed for Romans to get water in their cities. This structure carried water from the hills to Rome.

Diverse Religions Many different religions existed  Isis in Egypt  Jupiter, Mars, Juno (traditional Roman Gods) High degree of religious tolerance

Judea Most Jews were reluctantly willing to live under Roman rule Others, called Zealots, were not Called for Rebellion Romans leveled Jerusalem Jewish people scattered across the Middle East and Europe

Jesus Christ Born around 4 B.C. in Bethlehem Grew up worshipping God and followed Jewish Law By age 30, he began preaching and performing miracles

Apostles Jesus recruited 12 apostles “a person sent forth” They traveled to Jerusalem to spread his message

Teachings Based on Jewish Law  Emphasized justice, morality, and service to others New beliefs  Proclaimed himself to be the Son of God

Death To Roman authorities, Jesus was a threat because his speeches could inflame those eager to end Roman rule Betrayed by one of his disciples

Death / Resurrection Crucifixion His disciples saw him rise from the dead Commanded them to spread his teachings

Christians Those who believed Jesus was the messiah, or Christ, were soon called Christians

Paul Never met Jesus Had a vision of Jesus speaking to him Spread his Christianity to Rome  True Missionary