Junior/Senior World Hist. & Civ.WH.2.11 Roman Civilization: Explain the origins of Christianity, including the lives and teachings

of Jesus and Paul, and the relationships of early Christians with officials of the Roman

Empire.

The Origins of Christianity & The Roman Empire

Hannah Schneider

The Origins if Christianity & The Roman Empire

Where did Christianity begin?

Jesus Paul & MartyrsChristianity & The Roman

Empire

Background Info

Judaism Torah SaviorMonotheism V. Polytheism

JesusWho was he and what did he do?

SaviorCreated a divide in the Jewish Church Demanded better of people. Martyr

Paul & Martyrs

Pharisee Converted

Evangelist At death earned martyrdom.

Martyrs Most died by Rome.

Would not deny their faith.

Map of Travels

Christianity V. RomeExpectations of humans are very high. Live to please your higher power. Worship one God. (monotheism)

Extremely Liberal Live for Earthly happiness. Worship the pagan god(s) that fits your personality. (polytheism)

Review

1.Where did Christianity begin?

2.Name two Roman deities.

3.Where was one place that Paul

visited?

4.What is the name of the book used

by the Jews?

5.What is a martyr?

6.Why did Rome not accept

Christianity?