Select the boxes to classify the beliefs and practices.
Roman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Both
emperor as head of the church
Holy Bible
Jesus as savior
pope as head of the church
Roman Catholic Church:
- pope as head of the church
- Holy Bible
- Jesus as savior
Eastern Orthodox Church:
- emperor as head of the church
- Holy Bible
- Jesus as savior
Both:
None of the beliefs and practices listed are shared between both the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.
The Great Schism resulted most directly from the
disagreement over the power of the pope.
What was the Roman empire's views on Christianity at various points in its history? What caused them to change over time?
The Roman Empire's views on Christianity varied throughout its history. During the early years of Christianity, the Romans generally viewed it as a small, eccentric sect within Judaism. It wasn't until the 3rd century when Christianity started to spread throughout the empire that Roman authorities began to take notice of it. Initially, some emperors like Nero were vehemently opposed to Christianity, and many Christians were persecuted and killed.
However, over time, the Roman's views on Christianity evolved, and it became more widely accepted. The Edict of Milan in 313 CE, signed by Emperor Constantine, granted religious tolerance to all religions including Christianity. Emperor Theodosius later made Christianity the favored religion of the empire in the late 4th century, and eventually, in the 5th century, Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire.
One reason for this change in attitude towards Christianity was likely due to its widespread popularity and influence. Additionally, Christian beliefs, such as the importance of forgiveness, charity, and brotherly love, aligned with the values of the Roman people. Additionally, the conversion of powerful individuals, like Constantine, may have had a significant impact on the acceptance of Christianity within the Roman Empire.
What was a drawback to living in the Roman Empire?
A.
As many as 1 out of 3 people were enslaved.
B.
Roman law treated Romans of color unequally.
C.
If you were born to a low status family, you had no chance of becoming powerful.
D.
Compared to living in other ancient civilizations, there were no serious drawbacks.