Pax Roman Caligula-When: 37 AD-41 AD
PART I: TERM IDENTIFICATION (2 points each). Follow the instructions listed below. Remember that to earn full credit for each term, you must include as much of the following as possible:
• When was this term important?
• Where/what civilization was it important?
• Why is it important?
A. Define four of the following:
1. Pax Romana- When: 31 BC- 180 AD Where/what civilization: Roman Empire Why: stands for “Roman Peace” which proceeded from Augustus’ achievements for six generations. The region from Bristol to Belgrade was unified one center of authority. The arts, literature and trade flourished in this era.
2. Caligula- When: - 37 AD- 41 AD Where/what civilization: Roman Empire Why: he …show more content…
to about 30 B.C.) was the “son” of Yahweh. The basic teachings were the two commandments “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind” and “You should love your neighbor as yourself”. The leadership of Christianity was organized as the Bishops are the highest ranked in the Church, followed by presbyters/priests and then the deacons. The bishops are the successors of the 12 Apostles, the presbyters/priests assisted the bishop and deacons made sure people of need are taken care of. The most important bishops resided in Rome (Pope- Catholic), Constantinople (Patriarch- Orthodox; rose to power), Antioch, Alexandria and Jerusalem. It’s principle rituals consists of baptism and the Holy Eucharist which was like “Thanksgiving” and is the re-enactment of the “Last …show more content…
Paul in enabling Christianity to spread throughout the Mediterranean world was significant. He made the religion of Christianity a distinct religion. He was Jewish but he lived outside Jerusalem and interacted with non-Jews. He argues you do not need to be Jewish in order to become Christian and says it is no longer necessary to abide by Jewish rules (that hinder people from converting to Judaism) because Jesus had died for their sins. St. Paul also traveled along the Mediterranean area preaching about how you do not need to abide by the Jewish laws and can become Christian. Although he was executed when he went to Rome (speculated by historians) he was able to spread Christianity in the Mediterranean World and he had wrote the New Testament.
B. What are the major reasons historians offer to explain the fall of the Roman Empire in the West in A.D. 476?
There are many reasons that historians offer to explain the fall of the Roman Empire in the West in A.D. 476. A reason offered is that the Western part of the Roman Empire was taken over by the Germanic Tribes. These tribes had been warriors and moved southward due to climate changes and they had attacked Rome for profit. This was seen possible because it was speculated that the army of Rome had became weak because it was no longer honorable to serve in the army, there was not enough troops and they had to hire mercenaries from Germanic forces. Thus, seeing how weak the Roman army was the Germanic tribes
• When was this term important?
• Where/what civilization was it important?
• Why is it important?
A. Define four of the following:
1. Pax Romana- When: 31 BC- 180 AD Where/what civilization: Roman Empire Why: stands for “Roman Peace” which proceeded from Augustus’ achievements for six generations. The region from Bristol to Belgrade was unified one center of authority. The arts, literature and trade flourished in this era.
2. Caligula- When: - 37 AD- 41 AD Where/what civilization: Roman Empire Why: he …show more content…
to about 30 B.C.) was the “son” of Yahweh. The basic teachings were the two commandments “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind” and “You should love your neighbor as yourself”. The leadership of Christianity was organized as the Bishops are the highest ranked in the Church, followed by presbyters/priests and then the deacons. The bishops are the successors of the 12 Apostles, the presbyters/priests assisted the bishop and deacons made sure people of need are taken care of. The most important bishops resided in Rome (Pope- Catholic), Constantinople (Patriarch- Orthodox; rose to power), Antioch, Alexandria and Jerusalem. It’s principle rituals consists of baptism and the Holy Eucharist which was like “Thanksgiving” and is the re-enactment of the “Last …show more content…
Paul in enabling Christianity to spread throughout the Mediterranean world was significant. He made the religion of Christianity a distinct religion. He was Jewish but he lived outside Jerusalem and interacted with non-Jews. He argues you do not need to be Jewish in order to become Christian and says it is no longer necessary to abide by Jewish rules (that hinder people from converting to Judaism) because Jesus had died for their sins. St. Paul also traveled along the Mediterranean area preaching about how you do not need to abide by the Jewish laws and can become Christian. Although he was executed when he went to Rome (speculated by historians) he was able to spread Christianity in the Mediterranean World and he had wrote the New Testament.
B. What are the major reasons historians offer to explain the fall of the Roman Empire in the West in A.D. 476?
There are many reasons that historians offer to explain the fall of the Roman Empire in the West in A.D. 476. A reason offered is that the Western part of the Roman Empire was taken over by the Germanic Tribes. These tribes had been warriors and moved southward due to climate changes and they had attacked Rome for profit. This was seen possible because it was speculated that the army of Rome had became weak because it was no longer honorable to serve in the army, there was not enough troops and they had to hire mercenaries from Germanic forces. Thus, seeing how weak the Roman army was the Germanic tribes