Christianity in Rome

T1 today
new chapter, 3.6 Judaism and christianity
at the end of the lesson you should know the following words:
-judaism
-monotheism
-persecution
-worship
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T1 today
new chapter, 3.6 Judaism and christianity
at the end of the lesson you should know the following words:
-judaism
-monotheism
-persecution
-worship

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Christianity in Ancient Rome 

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

What do we already
know about
Roman religion?

Slide 3 - Woordweb

Have you seen this before? Where?

Slide 4 - Open vraag

Why is a fish the symbol of christians?

Slide 5 - Open vraag

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

Ichtus --> Code
  • Iesus
  • Chritsos
  • theos
  • uius
  • Soter

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

Why would christians need a secret symbol?

Slide 8 - Open vraag

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Slide 9 - Video

00:23
When did Christianity become an official religion in Rome?

Slide 10 - Open vraag

00:52
How did most Christians feel about 'Gladiator games'?

Slide 11 - Open vraag

01:13
The Christians still organised 'gladiator' games. Why did they do this do you think?

Slide 12 - Open vraag

Romans and religion
Romans were tolerant  of most religions
There were 2 exceptions; christians and jews
the romans persecuted these religions
this means that they punish people who believe in them

Slide 13 - Tekstslide

Slide 14 - Tekstslide

The start of christianity 
In 64 AD a large part of Rome was burned in a huge fire. The Roman emperor Nero blamed the Christians and had them burned, crucified and fed to the dogs. Romans disliked christians because they worshipped their own gods and refused to acknowledge the Roman gods or the divinity of the emperor.  The Christians also tried to convert other people which the Romans didn't want! 

Slide 15 - Tekstslide

To convince somebody to become a part of a religion 
someone's godlike qualities 
To be put upon a cross and killed 
to pray to someone or something 
to worship
to convert
Divinity
Crucified 

Slide 16 - Sleepvraag

The victory of Christianity
In 313 AD, emperor Constantine of Rome granted the Christians freedom of religion and became a christian himself. In 392 Christianity became a state religion which ended religious tolerance in Rome. Jews were now discriminated against and other religions were banned. Temples for Roman gods were destroyed and churches were built instead. 

Slide 17 - Tekstslide

What did religious tolerance mean to the Ancient Romans?
A
That you had to believe in Roman gods.
B
That everyone could believe in what they wanted
C
That you were free to believe what you wanted as long as you also believed in Roman gods
D
That you could believe in Greek and in Roman gods.

Slide 18 - Quizvraag

Why do you think the christians banned all other religions?

Slide 19 - Open vraag

What do you call it when a religion only has one god?
A
polytheism
B
monotheism

Slide 20 - Quizvraag

Words 
Meanings
Pictures
Drag the words and meanings to the right picture.
Christianity
resurrected
crucified
miracle
disciples
Palestine
The friends of Jesus
A wonder, like healing the sick
Nailed to a cross
Came back to life
A country, now called Israel
The religion of Christians

Slide 21 - Sleepvraag

The Roman Catholic Church
After christianity became the Roman state religion a religous organisation emerges. The Roman Catholic Church divided the Roman empire into church provinces led by bishops. The bishop of Rome became the most powerful religous leader and was called the pope. 

Slide 22 - Tekstslide

What do you know about the Catholic church?

Slide 23 - Woordweb

What more would you like to know about Christianity in Rome?

Slide 24 - Open vraag