Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire

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    Jesus of Nazareth

    Jesus of Nazareth
    Jesus spread the of idea of Christianity through Israel. Crowds would gather to near him preach and perform miracles.He was crucified for his beliefs.
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    Paul of Tarsus

    Paul of Tarsus
    He was one of Jesus's apostles who spread the message of Christianity to convert people.He helped set up Christian churches.
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    Roman Rule of Israel Begins

    Roman Rule of Israel Begins
    Roman forces conquered Judea and forced the Jewish people to pay Roman tribute, but the Jewish people could still practice their own religion.
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    The Great Fire of Rome

    The Great Fire of Rome
    Fire destroyed 70% of the city while Emperor Nero was in power.Looters stole from shops. It lasted 6 days.
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    Perpetua

    Perpetua
    She was a young Christian mother who was Tmpriso need for her beliefs. She died because she stood by her beliefs and was a mother.
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    Great Persecution

    Great Persecution
    Roman rulers were afraid the Christians were against them so they had thousands arrested and executed.
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    Constantine The Great

    Constantine The Great
    He was a general and ruler. He saw a vision of a cross before the battle and than won. He set up the capitol Constantinople.
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    Battle of Milvian Bridge

    Battle of Milvian Bridge
    It was a battle between Constantine and Maxentivs over the Tiber River. Constantine won and gain control of the western Roman Empire.
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    Edict of Milan

    Edict of Milan
    It was a letter signed by Roman emperors giving Constians religious toleration.
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    Emperor Theodosius

    Emperor Theodosius
    The last emperor of were and Eqstern Rome. He made Christianity the official religion.