the fall of ancient rome and the rise of the middle ages
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Christianity Jesus Christ: Talks to everyone about the promise of eternal life to all if they love God, their neighbors and themselves Peter: The “rock” on which the Church will be built Paul: Messenger who preaches and spreads the beliefs of JesusTRANSCRIPT
THE FALL OF ANCIENT ROME AND THE RISE OF THE MIDDLE AGES
Ancient Rome Polytheistic: Believe in many
Gods Julius Caesar: First in a long line
of Roman Emperors Octavian Augustus: Emperor as
Rome enters the Pax Romana – a time of relative peace and unity
Christianity Jesus Christ: Talks to everyone
about the promise of eternal life to all if they love God, their neighbors and themselves
Peter: The “rock” on which the Church will be built
Paul: Messenger who preaches and spreads the beliefs of Jesus
Christianity Pontius Pilate: Sentences Jesus to
death because he is a threat to the Roman Empire
Nero: Roman Emperor who persecutes Christians
Constantine: Roman Emperor who stops persecution and issues the Edict of Milan which declares Christianity the “official” religion of the Roman Empire. He moves the capital to Constantinople which leaves the Western Roman Empire vulnerable to attack.
The Middle Ages Monotheistic: Believe in one God Germanic Tribes: Invade the
Western Roman Empire and disrupt trade and weaken cities
Charlemagne: Spreads Christianity through his conquests and builds an Empire that crumbles upon his death