Transcript Accepted Christianity after seeing a flaming cross in the sky when he

Chapter 10
Section 2
Why did Christianity Attract Followers?
1.
It gave meaning to people’s lives
2.
The ideas of Christianity were familiar to many
Romans.
3.
It gave people the chance to be part of a caring
group.
Why did the Romans Persecute
the Christians?
1.
Christians refused to honor the Roman emperor
as a god.
2.
They refused to serve in the army
or hold public office.
3.
They criticized Roman festivals and games.
1.Accepted Christianity after seeing a flaming cross in
the sky when he was about to go into battle. It
said: “In this sign you will conquer.” He won the
battle and believed God had helped him.
2. Issued an order called the “Edict of Milan”
in A.D. 313 that made Christianity legal.
3. Build churches in Rome and Jerusalem and led
church officials serve in government.
• 1. Made Christianity Rome’s
official religion in A.D. 392
• 2. Outlawed other religions
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Patriarchs: Leaders of
the Christian Church
from which the title of
Pope originated.
Archbishops: A bishop in
control of an entire
region.
Bishop: A member of
the clergy in control of
several churches that
had formed a diocese.
Priests and Nuns:
Members of the clergy
who worked directly
with the people.
Laity: Regular church
members.