Spread of Christianity Test

Polycarp

• An early Christian martyr who refused to blaspheme God.

• A famous Roman general known for his military strategies.

• A philosopher who wrote extensively on ethics and morality.

• A king who united various tribes in ancient Europe.

Manor

• A type of medieval castle

• The land owned by a lord in the Middle Ages.

• A peasant's home in the countryside

• A large city in the Middle Ages

Gladiator

• An armed man who fought other men in the colosseum for sport.

• A type of ancient Roman armor.

• A title given to Roman emperors.

• A popular Roman festival celebrating the harvest.

Inquisition

• A special court set up to try and punish heretics.

• A religious festival celebrated in the Middle Ages.

• A type of medieval architecture used in cathedrals.

• A document outlining the rules of a religious order.

Printing Press

• A revolutionary tool for mass communication.

• The most important invention in the history of the world.

• A device used for creating art prints.

• An early form of digital media.

Vandals

• The tribes that invaded Rome.

• A type of ancient Roman architecture.

• A famous Roman general.

• A group of philosophers in ancient Greece.

Knights

• Trained warriors who promised to help the lord fight his enemies.

• Farmers who worked the land for the lord.

• Merchants who traded goods in the market.

• Peasants who served in the army during wars.

Guttenberg

• The man who invented the printing press.

• A famous painter of the Renaissance.

• A renowned scientist known for his theories on gravity.

• An influential philosopher of the Enlightenment.

Pilgrimage

• A long trip taken for religious purposes.

• A short journey for leisure activities.

• A journey to explore new cultures.

• A trip taken for business meetings.

Nero

• An evil Roman emperor who made Christianity illegal.

• A famous Greek philosopher known for his teachings.

• A legendary Roman general who conquered Gaul.

• A renowned artist of the Renaissance period.