Chapter 11-2: The Roman Empire and Christianity

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Chapter 11-2 The Roman Empire and Christianity

• Page 332-338

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Bell Work 2/19(5 minutes)

1. Read Christian Holidays on 335 and answer the
   Analysis Skill Question.
2. Look at The Last Supper painting by Leonardo di
   Vinci on 336, list the 12 disciples.
3. Read the Primary Source on 337 and answer the
   Analyzing Skill Question.

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Essential Questions

1. Despite it general religious tolerance, why did
   Rome come into conflict with the Jews?
2. What new religion grew out of Judaism?
3. Many considered ____ to be the Messiah.
4. Explain how Christianity grew in popularity and
   eventually becomes the official religion of Rome.

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Think-Pair-Share6 minutes

• Use your homework questions and answers to quiz a
  neighbor.
• Take turns asking one of your questions and
  seeing they give the right answers.
• No books needed.

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Before BingoQuestions

1. True or False The Romans were very religious
   people.
2. True or False The Romans had religious
   tolerance.
3. True or False After conquering Greece, the
   Romans became monotheistic.
4. Which religion caused political problems in Rome?
5. Why did the Jews resist Roman rule?
6. What did Emperor Hadrian do that made the Jews
   more upset?
7. Early in the 1st century AD, what new religion
   appeared in Rome?

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Bingo ActivityInformation Covering 11-2

• Individual Bingo Everyone should have a bingo
  board (2 games)
• Partner Bingo Each team should have a bingo card
  (2 games)
• Winners receive 2 tiger tickets per game

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After Bingo Questions

1. When the __ conquered people, they generally
   allowed them to keep their own religious beliefs
   and customs.
2. At the beginning of the first century AD, a new
   religion appeared in Judea called __.
3. The Jews were waiting for the __ which means
   Gods Chosen One.
4. Divided into two parts, Old and New Testament,
   the __ is the holy book of Christianity.
5. ___ was a type of execution in which a person was
   nailed to a cross.
6. Christians refer to Jesus rise from the dead as
   the ___
7. The ___ were 12 men whom Jesus chose to receive
   special training.
8. ___ of Tarsus traveled throughout the Roman world
   spreading Christian teachings.
9. According to Christian beliefs, Jesus rose from
   the dead ___ days after he was crucified.
10. ___ means punishing a group because of its
    beliefs.