1. Focus 11/18 Rome maintained control of their Empire through imperialism. As the Roman Empire spread many conquered people accepted Roman rule willingly, but Roman control did meet a great deal of resistance in Palestine. Many in the Jewish population refused to recognize Roman gods and hostility developed between the two. Point for Discussion: Why would the Jewish population resist Roman imperialism? Term to Know: Hostility Critical Lens: The teachings of Judaism prevented the Jews from embracing Rome.

2. RISE OF CHRISTIANITY Christianity

3. Romans tolerated Jewish religion, but deep divisions began to arise between the two cultures Romans tolerated Jewish religion, but deep divisions began to arise between the two cultures

4. RISE OF CHRISTIANITY Jews called Zealots reject outside influence and wanted to revolt against Romans Jews called Zealots reject outside influence and wanted to revolt against Romans

5. RISE OF CHRISTIANITY A man named Jesus starts to gain followers in Palestine A man named Jesus starts to gain followers in Palestine

6. RISE OF CHRISTIANITY Jesus claims to be the Messiah or savior, the son of God Jesus claims to be the Messiah or savior, the son of God

7. RISE OF CHRISTIANITY Jesus’ teachings were based on Jewish traditions Jesus’ teachings were based on Jewish traditions - Monotheistic - Monotheistic - Ten Commandments - Ten Commandments

8. RISE OF CHRISTIANITY Mission of Jesus was to bring spiritual salvation and eternal salvation to all who believed in him Mission of Jesus was to bring spiritual salvation and eternal salvation to all who believed in him

9. Rise of Christianity Romans see Jesus as a threat who encourages revolt Romans see Jesus as a threat who encourages revolt

10. RISE OF CHRISTIANITY Rome saw Jesus as a threat and he became a martyr Rome saw Jesus as a threat and he became a martyr

11. SPREAD OF CHRISTIANITY Christianity spread through the work of missionaries like Paul Christianity spread through the work of missionaries like Paul

12. Focus 11/19 Christianity grew from a sect of Judaism into a world religion by the acts of missionaries like Paul. Christianity offered eternal salvation through the acceptance of Jesus as the messiah or savior sent by God. Many found this new religion appealing and began to convert. Point for Discussion: Why was Christianity accepted by so many? Point for Discussion: Why was Christianity accepted by so many? Critical Lens: The Romans saw Christianity as a threat. Critical Lens: The Romans saw Christianity as a threat. Term to Know: appealing Term to Know: appealing

13. SPREAD OF CHRISTIANITY Romans saw Christian beliefs as a threat and persecuted them. Romans saw Christian beliefs as a threat and persecuted them.

14. RISE OF CHRISTIANITY Rome cannot stop the spread of Christianity Rome cannot stop the spread of Christianity - Constantine’s Edict of Milan stops the persecution of Christians - Constantine’s Edict of Milan stops the persecution of Christians

15. FORMATION OF ROMAN CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN CHURCH Pope is the head of Roman Catholic Church Pope is the head of Roman Catholic Church Priests are under authority of Bishops Priests are under authority of Bishops Women COULD NOT become Church Officials Women COULD NOT become Church Officials Heresy is a belief contrary to Church Teachings Heresy is a belief contrary to Church Teachings

16. CLOSURE 1. Why did the Romans come in conflict with the Jews? 2. What did Jesus claim his mission to be? 3. Why did the Romans feel Jesus and Christianity was a threat? 4. How and why did Christianity spread?