Transcript Describe your knowledge of roman architecture

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Describe your knowledge of roman architecture and
its influence on Europe? How would a new aqueduct
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BELL RINGER
Grade LL
The Rise of Christianity – Judaism
Our knowledge of foundations of Judaism? Pair Share
Pompey conquered Judea, Jews refused to abandon religion
Different branches of Judaism had different ideas
Zealots rose up and drove Romans out of Judea , re-established
Kingdom of Israel
Pocket attacks = Romans killed 1,000’s/ destroyed the temple and all
that was left was a western portion of the wall, today is the holiest
Jewish shrine.
Great fortress of Masada held out for three years
Second major uprising, ½ million Jews killed. Most Jews driven from
homeland into exile, dispersal of the Jews is called Diaspora
Continued….
Not all Jews followed Zealots, waited for Messiah –
spiritual leader according to prophecy would restore
the ancient kingdom and bring peace to the world.
TPS What were two reactions to Roman rule? What
was different about the Judeans, compared to other
conquered peoples of the Roman empire?
Jesus of Nazareth emerged as spiritual leader, taught
peace and preparation for God’s Judgment day
Jesus of Nazareth
Knowledge of his life comes from the Gospels, which are??
Matthew, Mark , Luke , John in Bible, parts of Old/New Testament
taken from the Torah and other books of the Hebrew Bible
Born Bethlehem, learned carpentry as a child, studied writings of
Jewish prophets as a boy
As he grew/traveled, gathered disciples – followers
Created excitement by his performance of miracles/defense of
poor/oppressed
Continued…
Taught people to practice humility, mercy, charity and obtaining
forgiveness from god of sins
Popularity/large crowds alarmed authorities, feared political
uprising. Arrested, tried, sentenced to death
Crucified/buried/New Testament tells he rose from dead and
preached for 40 days.
Followers believed he was Messiah now , called him Jesus Christ
after Greek word Christos
Spread of Christianity
After death Disciples spread the urgent teachings of Jesus
Specifically 12 Disciples who Jesus chose specifically called
Apostles
Apostles earliest Christian missionaries, traveled extensively
mostly taught in Jewish communities. Why do you think that?
TPS
Map P. 171 – answer the
questions, then write three
sentences summarizing the
map’s information
Paul of Tarsus – Label Map
•Helped spread Christianity from more than just a branch of Judaism
born in Asia Minor
•Had conversion experience, after believed he was called to teach nonjews
•What do you believe the affect of Paul was? LL
•Broadened religion/attracted new followers/helped est. many new
churches/wrote of teachings-happenings adding to new testament
•Dispensed of some Jewish customs such as food prohibitions
Early Christians in Rome
Quickly spread among romans, by 300 nearly 10% of pop Christian
Leaders feared of new growth/arrested and killed many . Christians
viewed these people as Martyrs – people who die for their faith
A critical moment was when the Emperor Constantine converted,
Prayed for help in defeating 3 rivals @ river Tiber, as he prayed saw a
cross dream “in this sign, conquer”, put the cross on all his mens shields
and won the battle. Gave all credit to Christian God.
Made Christianity an official religion in Rome – result was that
polytheism gradually disappeared
Continued….
Christianity became more than buildings but support communities, led
to complex organization & ceremonies developed by different parts that
inspired peoples faith and felt closer to Jesus
i.e. Eucharist – eat bread/drink wine in memory of Jesus’
death/resurrection, baptism as admittance into faith
As church expanded priests, bishops, patriarchs’ emerged claiming
spiritual authority to run church
Many Christians believed Peter was founder of Roman church and was
the first bishop, future popes – Bishops of Rome/leaders of the church ,
seen as Peter’s spiritual heirs
TPS How did the Christian church change as it grew?
Creating a chart
Create a chart in groups of 3 that show information about the
organization of the early Christian Church (use p. 171-172 to help)
Your group should show the 4 levels of people in the church (different
leaders and the people). Label each box clearly & list the basic function
of each level in the hierarchy
Partner Work – Rise of
Christianity
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Bell Ringer
What event helped spread Christianity and to who? Why was this
important to European history?
Fall of Rome
Pope Leo I meeting with Attila the Hun
Weak army first problem , Weak leaders after Pax Romana lead to
……?? Civil War
Threats from outside lead to larger army, demand on empires financial
resources and military caused huge economic crisis
Legion military leaders ruled the country, 20 different military leaders
from 235-284, all but one died violently
Robbery/piracy/fear of travel and trade, Rome printed more coins with
copper and lead into the silver, people refused to accept lead to
inflation – dramatic rise in prices
Continued…
Diocletian and Constantine rose to power to give the empire another
two centuries of life
Diocletian changed empire to a complete monarchy , which is??
Society became rigid order, such as sons follow trade of fathers,
peasants remain on land they farm , what is the problem with this? TPS
Created Western and Eastern Roman empire, allowing a “Caesar” to
rule other half
New tax reforms and commercial/manufacture activities geared to help
army
Constantine and Fall
Constantine won over as leader through battle, his father took on Diocletain
in battle
Took over same aspect of life that Diocletain did, two major changes
#1 – supported Christianity #2 – built a new capital (Constantinople) moved
it there bc it was richer than the west side, on site of tiny village of
Byzantium
Huns destroyed Europe, frightening other tribes to attack Rome
Vandals from North Africa , name became famous for destruction
At this time Attila and the Huns destroyed most of the Roman empire
before being persuaded by pope Leo I not to destroy Rome itself
Western Roman empire died and controlled by tribes, Eastern empire
survived for centuries more, but other cultures crept in , officially referred
to as Byzantine Empire
Political Cartoons
Often characterized by exaggeration to convey a certain
point of view. Create you own political cartoon based on an
issue or event that led to the fall of Rome found in Section 4
Page 173-176