Ch. 13 The Rise of Christianity

Front

Someone who was willing to die rather than give up his or her beliefs was called a (an) __________________.

Back

martyr

Front

What aspect of the Roman Empire did the early church adopt?

Back

a hierarchical system of organization

Front

The accounts of Jesus's life were written down into books called ________________.

Back

the gospels

Front

In the context of religion, what is an icon?

Back

artwork of religious figures

Front

What was the event that finalized the split between the eastern and western churches?

Back

The pope and the patriarch excommunicated each other.

Front

What happened to many of the Christians in the East who did not accept the head of the church in Rome?

Back

Many of them split off and formed their own church.

Front

Christians believe that if people accept Jesus and his teaching they will

Back

Be saved and enter heaven

Front

What Roman emperor ended the persecution of Christians?

Back

Constantine

Front

How did early Christians organize the church? Options: As a democracy, By a congregation, As a hierarchy, As controlled by the laity

Back

As a hierarchy

Front

In the Eastern Orthodox Church, icons were

Back

Once forbidden