Chapter 10: The Rise of Christianity

Chapter 10: The Rise of ChristianityMake a web in your notes of any words, ideas, or events that come to mind. Section 1: The First ChristiansDuring the 900s B.C., two great kings, David and Solomon, united the Israelites and created a kingdom called Israel. Its capital was ______. The kingdom soon split in two: Judah and Israel. These kingdoms were taken over by _____________.Israel was destroyed and its people scattered.The Jews, the people of Judah, ________.Today we will describe the relationship between the Jews and the Romans.During the 900s B.C., two great kings, David and Solomon, united the Israelites and created a kingdom called Israel. Its capital was Jerusalem. The kingdom soon split in two: Judah and Israel. These kingdoms were taken over by more powerful neighbors. Israel was destroyed and its people scattered.The Jews, the people of Judah, survived.

2Section 1: The First ChristiansCreate word boxes for the following vocabulary words:MessiahDiscipleParableResurrectionApostleSalvation Today we will describe the relationship between the Jews and the Romans.During the 900s B.C., two great kings, David and Solomon, united the Israelites and created a kingdom called Israel. Its capital was Jerusalem. The kingdom soon split in two: Judah and Israel. These kingdoms were taken over by more powerful neighbors. Israel was destroyed and its people scattered.The Jews, the people of Judah, survived.

3Section 1: The First ChristiansIn 63 B.C., the Romans took over Judah. At first they ruled through _______.In 6 A.D., Emperor Augustus turned Judah into a Roman province, called Judaea. Instead of a Jewish king, it was ruled by a ____________.The Jews argued among themselves about what to do about the Romans. Some wanted to work with the Romans.Many opposed Roman rule by closely following Jewish traditions. Others turned their backs on the Romans, settling in isolated areas and _______. Today we will describe the relationship between the Jews and the Romans.In 63 B.C., the Romans took over Judah. At first they ruled through Jewish kings.In 6 A.D., Emperor Augustus turned Judah into a Roman province, called Judaea. Instead of a Jewish king, it was ruled by a Roman governor on the emperors behalf.The Jews argued among themselves about what to do about the Romans. Some wanted to work with the Romans.Many opposed Roman rule by closely following Jewish traditions. Others turned their backs on the Romans, settling in isolated areas and sharing their belongings.

4Section 1: The First ChristiansSome Jews wanted to fight the Romans and take back control of their kingdom. They were called Zealots. In 66 A.D., they convinced many Jews to _____.The rebellion was brutally crushed by the Romans.Romans destroyed their temple and killed thousands of Jews.The Jews rebelled again in 132 A.D. and were defeated. This time they forced all the Jews to leave Jerusalem, and ________.Jews spread out and found homes elsewhere, as far west as Spain and as far East as Asia. Though they were scattered, they kept their faith by studying and following their _______.Today we will describe the relationship between the Jews and the Romans.Some Jews wanted to fight the Romans and take back control of their kingdom. They were called Zealots. In 66 A.D., the convinced many Jews to rebel.The rebellion was brutally crushed by the Romans.Romans destroyed their temple and killed thousands of Jews.The Jews rebelled again in 132 A.D. and were defeated. This time they forced all the Jews to leave Jerusalem, and banned them from returning.Jews found homes elsewhere, as far west as Spain and as far East as Asia. Though they were scattered, they kept their faith by studying and following their religious laws.

5Section 1: The First ChristiansSketch a scene that shows the relationship between the Jews and the Romans. It can use dialogue, drawings, explanations, or pictures. Be prepared to share!Today we will describe the relationship between the Jews and the Romans.Section 1: The First ChristiansMany Jews hoped that God would send a messiah, or deliverer, to help them win their ________.Many Jews expected the messiah to be a great king, like David, to reunite the Israelite kingdom.Around 30 A.D., a Jew named Jesus left his home in Nazareth and began preaching throughout Judaea and Galilee. He gathered a small group of ____ close followers, his disciples.Today we will describe the life and message of Jesus of Nazareth through illustration.Many Jews hoped that God would send a messiah, or deliverer, to help them win their freedom back.Many Jews expected the messiah to be a great king, like David, to reunite the Israelite kingdom.Around 30 A.D., a Jew named Jesus left his home in Nazareth and began preaching throughout Judaea and Galilee. He gathered a small group of 12 close followers, his disciples.7Section 1: The First ChristiansAccording to the Christian Bible, Jesus preached that God was coming soon to rule the world.He urged people to turn away from their ______.He told them it was important to love God and to love their neighbor.He referred to God as his _____.Jesus taught that a person had to love and forgive from the heart, and not just go through the motions of following _______. Today we will describe the life and message of Jesus of Nazareth through illustration.According to the Christian Bible, Jesus preached that God was coming soon to rule the world.He urged people to turn away from their sins.He told them it was important to love God and to love their neighbor.He referred to God as his Father.Jesus taught that a person had to love and forgive from the heart, and not just go through the motions of following religious law.

8Section 1: The First ChristiansJesus used parables to present his message. These were stories about everyday events that expressed _____.The parable of the Prodigal Son: A son took his money and left home, wasting it all and being selfish. When he ran out of money, his father welcomed him home again with open arms. The parable of the Good Samaritan: A man is beaten by robbers. A priest and another religious man pass the injured man on the road. A Samaritan stopped to help him, treating his wounds and paying for him to stay at an inn.What do you think the message of each parable was?Choose one parable to sketch in your notes. Write the lesson of the parable underneath it. Today we will describe the life and message of Jesus of Nazareth through illustration.Jesus used parables to present his message. These were stories about everyday events that expressed an important spiritual idea.

9Section 1: The First ChristiansJesus and his message caused ____________________.His followers told about miracles Jesus performed.They said he was the messiah, sent to deliver the Jews.Some rejected Jesus as a liar or troublemaker.Roman rulers feared how powerful Jesus message was. In 33 A.D., Jesus went to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover, an important Jewish holiday.He celebrated the Last Supper with his 12 disciples. Leaders in Jerusalem arrested Jesus and charged him with ____.He was crucified, or __________. Today we will describe the life and message of Jesus of Nazareth through illustration.Jesus and his message caused strong reactions.His followers told about miracles Jesus performed.They said he was the messiah, sent to deliver the Jews.Some rejected Jesus as a liar or troublemaker.Roman rulers feared how powerful Jesus message was. In 33 A.D., Jesus went to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover, an important Jewish holiday.He celebrated the Last Supper with his 12 disciples. Leaders in Jerusalem arrested Jesus and charged him with treason.He was crucified, or hung from a cross until he died. *This was a form of punishment used for political rebels and low-class criminals10Section 1: The First ChristiansAfter Jesus death, his followers claimed he had ________.Many of his disciples claimed they saw him alive again.They showed his empty tomb as proof.The reports of Jesus resurrection, or rising from the dead, led to a new religion: ___________. Jesus disciples spread his message around the Mediterranean to Jews and non-Jews. Early Christians formed churches, or communities for worship and teaching. They prayed, studied the Hebrew Bible, and shared a ritual meal like the Last Supper to _________.Apostles traveled, spreading the word and building churches.

Today we will describe the life and message of Jesus of Nazareth through illustration.After Jesus death, his followers claimed he had risen from the dead. Many of his disciples claimed they saw him alive again.They showed his empty tomb as proof.The reports of Jesus resurrection, or rising from the dead, led to a new religion: Christianity. Jesus disciples spread his message around the Mediterranean to Jews and non-Jews. ***They were Greek speakers. Christos is the Greek word for messiah. Jesus was called the Christ, which is where the name Christianity comes from. Early Christians formed churches, or communities for worship and teaching. They prayed, studied the Hebrew Bible, and shared a ritual meal like the Last Supper to remember Jesus death and resurrection.Apostles traveled, spreading the word and building churches.

11Section 1: The First ChristiansChristians taught that Jesus was the Son of God, who came to _____________By accepting Jesus and his teachings, people could gain salvation, or be saved from sin and ____________.Like Jesus, after death they would be resurrected and join God in everlasting life.Because of their faith in Jesus, Christians began to think of God as one entity made up of three parts: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.This idea, called the Trinity, comes from a word meaning _______.Today we will describe the life and message of Jesus of Nazareth through illustration.Christians taught that Jesus was the Son of God, who came to save the world.By accepting Jesus and his teachings, people could gain salvation, or be saved from sin and allowed to enter heaven. Like Jesus, after death they would be resurrected and join God in everlasting life.Because of their faith in Jesus, Christians began to think off God as one entity made up of three parts: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.This idea, called the Trinity, comes from a word meaning three.

12Section 1: The First ChristiansCreate a cartoon strip of the life and message of Jesus of Nazareth.Use captions or dialogue to convey the important messages and events.Please be respectful and appropriate in your cartoon.Be prepared to share!Today we will describe the life and message of Jesus of Nazareth through illustration.Section 2: The Christian ChurchDuring the 100 years after Jesus death, Christianity ___________.The peace and order created by the Roman Empire let people _____.Christians used Roman roads to carry their message from city to city.Since most of the Roman empire spoke Latin or Greek, Christians could talk to them directly.Jesus message appealed to people.It gave their life meaning. It offered hope and comfort to the poor and powerless _________The idea of happiness after death was a familiar idea. Christianity gave people a caring community to belong to.

Today we will describe the spread of Christianity by choosing the 3 most important factors in its growth.During the 100 years after Jesus death, Christianity spread quickly throughout the world.The peace and order created by the Roman Empire let people travel safely.Christians used Roman roads to carry their message from city to city.Since most of the Roman empire sport Latin or Greek, Christians could talk to them directly.Jesus message appealed to people.It gave their life meaning. It offered hope and comfort to the poor and powerless who struggled in life.The idea of happiness after death was a familiar idea. It was part of many other religions at the time.Christianity gave people a caring community to belong to.

14Section 2: The Christian ChurchRoman officials began to see Christians as a _______.People could worship freely, but had to honor the emperor __________.Christians and Jews believed in one god, and refused to do this.They refused to serve in the army or hold public office.They criticized Roman festivals and gamesSo Christians were seen as traitors who ______________.

Today we will describe the spread of Christianity by choosing the 3 most important factors in its growth.Roman officials began to see Christians as a threat.People could worship freely, but had to honor the emperor as a god. Christians and Jews believed in one god, and refused to do this.They refused to serve in the army or hold public office.They criticized Roman festivals and gamesSo Christians were seen as traitors who needed to be punished.

15Section 2: The Christian ChurchIn 64 A.D., the Roman government began to persecute Christians.Nero accused the Christians of starting a fire ________.Christianity was made illegal, and many Christians were killed.Many Christians became martyrs, people willing to die for their beliefs.Christians wanted to bury their dead, instead of cremating them, or _________.They had to bury them outside Rome in catacombs, underground burial places. Despite the hardships, Christianity spread. It drew people from all classes.After 250 AD, many people were tired of war. They began to _______.Today we will describe the spread of Christianity by choosing the 3 most important factors in its growth.In 64 A.D., the Roman government began to persecute Christians.Nero accused the Christians of starting a fire that burned much of Rome.Christianity was made illegal, and many Christians were killed.Many Christians became martyrs, people willing to die for their beliefs.Christians wanted to bury their dead, instead of cremating them, or burning them to ashes.They had to bury them outside Rome in catacombs, underground burial places. Despite the hardships, Christianity spread. It drew people from all classes.After 250 AD, many people were tired of war. They began to admire the faith of the Christians.

16Section 2: The Christian ChurchIn the early 300s A.D., the emperor Diocletian carried out a great persecution of Christians.It failed, and Roman officials realized Christianity was _______.In 312 A.D., emperor Constantine converted to Christianity. In 313 A.D., he issued the Edict of Milan. It gave religious freedom to all people, and made Christianity ____.With the help of his mother, he rebuilt churches in Rome and Jerusalem.He let church officials serve in government and _______.In 392 A.D., emperor Theodosius made Christianity the ______.Today we will describe the spread of Christianity by choosing the 3 most important factors in its growth.In the early 300s A.D., the emperor Diocletian carried out a great persecution of Christians.It failed, and Roman officials realized Christianity was too strong to be destroyed. In 312 A.D., emperor Constantine converted to Christianity. In 313 A.D., he issued the Edict of Milan. It gave religious freedom to all people, and made Christianity legal. With the help of his mother, he rebuilt churches in Rome and Jerusalem.He let church officials serve in government and excused them from paying taxes. In 392 A.D., emperor Theodosius made Christianity the official religion of Rome. He outlawed other religions.

17Section 2: The Christian ChurchChoose the 3 most important factors in the growth and spread of Christianity.Number them 1 to 3, with 1 being the most important factor. Be prepared to share. Today we will describe the spread of Christianity by choosing the 3 most important factors in its growth.Section 2: The Christian ChurchIn its early years ,Christianity was ____________. The disciples traveled and preached, teaching people they were all part of one body, called the church. It was a challenge to ________.Early Christians looked at the Roman Empire as a model to organize the church. The church came to be ruled by a hierarchy, or an organization with different levels of ______. Today we will illustrate the hierarchy of the early church.In its early years ,Christianity was loosely organized. The disciples traveled and preached, teaching people they were all part of one body, called the church. It was a challenge to unite everyone.Early Christians looked at the Roman Empire as a model to organize the church. It was ruled by a hierarchy, or an organization with different levels of authority.

19Section 2: The Christian ChurchThe laity were regular church members.The clergy were __________. Women were not allowed to serve as clergy, but they did have jobs as laity, like taking care of the sick and poor. By 300 A.D., churches were led by clergy called priests. Several churches together formed a diocese, led by a bishop. A bishop in charge of an entire region was called an archbishop.The 5 leading archbishops were called patriarchs. They had churches in large cities and were in charge of ________.The bishops explained Christian beliefs, took care of church business, and met to discuss ______________.Decisions made at these meetings were accepted as doctrine, or ___.Today we will illustrate the hierarchy of the early church.The laity were regular church members.The clergy were leaders of the church. Women were not allowed to serve as clergy, but they did have lobs as laity, like taking care of the sick and poor. By 300 A.D., churches were led by clergy called priests. Several churches together formed a diocese, led by a bishop. A bishop in charge of an entire region was an archbishop.The 5 leading archbishops were called patriarchs. They had churches in large cities and were in charge of large territoriesThe bishops explained Christian beliefs, took care of church business, and met to discuss questions about the Christian faith.Decisions made at these meetings were accepted as doctrine, or official church teaching.

20Section 2: The Christian ChurchIn addition to explaining Christian ideas, church leaders preserved a written record of ____________.Jesus himself left no writings, but his followers _______.By 300 A.D., four accounts of Jesus life, teachings, and resurrection had become well-known.They were written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.Each work was called a gospel, which means _______.Christians later combined the four gospels with writings of Paul and other early Christian leaders to form the New Testament of the Christian Bible. Today we will illustrate the hierarchy of the early church.In addition to explaining Christian ideas, church leaders preserved a written record of Jesus life.Jesus himself left no writings, but his followers passed on what they knew about him.By 300 A.D., four accounts of Jesus life, teachings, and resurrection had become well-known.They were written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.Each work was called a gospel, which means good news.Christians later combined the four gospels with writings of Paul and other early Christian leaders to form the New Testament of the Christian Bible.

21Section 2: The Christian ChurchAs the church grew, the bishop of Rome, who was also the patriarch of the West, began to _________He believed he had the authority of Peter, Jesus leading disciple.His diocese was in Rome, the capital of the Empire.By 600 A.D., the bishop of Rome was called pope, a Latin title meaning ________.Latin-speaking Christians accepted the pope as the head of the church. Their churches became known as __________.Greek-speaking Christians did not yet accept the popes authority. Today we will illustrate the hierarchy of the early church.As the church grew, the bishop of Rome, who was also the patriarch of the West, began to claim power over the other bishops.He believed he had the authority of Peter, Jesus leading disciple.His diocese was in Rome, the capital of the Empire.By 600 A.D., the bishop of Rome was called pope, a Latin title meaning father.Latin-speaking Christians accepted the pope as the head of the church. Their churches became known as the Roman Catholic Church. Greek-speaking Christians did no yet accept the popes authority.

22Section 2: The Christian ChurchDraw the graphic organizer in your notes. Next to each level, write a brief description of what that group is responsible for. Today we will illustrate the hierarchy of the early church.

Section 2: The Christian ChurchRecall: In 395 A.D., the Roman Empire split into the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman EmpireThe church of Rome survived the fall of the Western Roman Empire. The pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, became the ___________.In the East, the Roman Empire continued through the Byzantine Empire. Like the Catholics in the West, the Byzantines developed their own form of Christianity based on ___________.The church was known as the Eastern Orthodox ChurchToday we will describe the factors leading to the split between the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches.Recall: In 295 A.D., the Roman Empire split into the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman EmpireThe church of Rome survived the fall of the Western Roman Empire. The pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, became the strongest leader in Western Europe.In the East, the Roman Empire continued through the Byzantine Empire. Like the Catholics in the West, the Byzantines developed their own form of Christianity based on their Greek traditions. The church was known as the Eastern Orthodox Church

24Section 2: The Christian ChurchChurch and state worked together closely in the Byzantine Empire.Byzantines believed their emperor represented _______.The emperor was crowned in a religious ceremony.The emperor chose the patriarch of Constantinople, the leader of the Byzantine Church.The emperor controlled _______ and ________!Byzantines believed God wanted them to _________.All Church and government officials were united in this goal.Today we will describe the factors leading to the split between the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches.Church and state worked together closely in the Byzantine Empire.Byzantines believed their emperor represented Jesus Christ on Earth. The emperor was crowned in a religious ceremony.The emperor chose the patriarch of Constantinople, the leader of the Byzantine Church.The emperor controlled the Church and the government!Byzantines believed God wanted them to preserve and spread Christianity. All Church and government officials were united in this goal.

25Section 2: The Christian ChurchByzantinesfrom the emperor down to the poorest farmerswere interested in religious issues and loved to __________.In the 700s A.D., there was a major disagreement about the use of icons.Icons are images of Jesus, Mary, and the saints. Many Byzantines honored icons, covering the walls of their home and churches with them.Some icons were believed to ___________. Some people said icons were a form of idol worship.Others said they were daily reminders of Gods presence and a _____________

Today we will describe the factors leading to the split between the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches.Byzantinesfrom the emperor down to the poorest farmerswere interested in religious issues and loved to discuss questions about Christianity. In the 700s A.D., there was a major disagreement about the use of icons.Icons are images of Jesus, Mary, and the saints. Many Byzantines honored icons, covering walls of their home and churches with them.Some icons were believed to have worked miracles. Some people said icons were a form of idol worship, forbidden by God. Others said they were daily reminders of Gods presence and a way to explain Christianity to people.

26Section 2: The Christian ChurchEmperor Leo III did not approve of icons. In 726 A.D. he ordered all icons be ________. The government officials who carried out his orders were known as iconoclasts, or image breakers.Most Byzantine church leaders and even the pope in Rome opposed Leos order.His order damaged the relationship between ________.Over the next 100 years, the argument cooled and icons were accepted in the Byzantine Empire again.They are still an important part of Greek Orthodox Christianity today. Today we will describe the factors leading to the split between the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches.Emperor Leo III did not approve of icons. In 726 A.D. he ordered all icons be removed from churches. The government officials who carried out his orders were known as iconoclasts, or image breakers.Most Byzantine church leaders and even the pope in Rome opposed Leos order.His order damaged the relationship between Rome and Constantinople. Over the next 100 years, the argument cooled and icons were accepted in the Byzantine Empire again.They are still an important part of Greek Orthodox Christianity today.

27Section 2: The Christian ChurchIcons werent the only thing Rome and Constantinople argued about. They disagreed about ____________.The pope claimed he was the head of all Christian churches. The Byzantines believed the patriarch and other bishops were _____________.Sometimes the churches refused to help each other when they were attacked by outsiders.In the 700s A.D., the emperor refused to help the pope when Italy was invaded.The pope turned to a Germanic tribe called the Franks, who were Roman Catholics loyal to the pope, for help.

Today we will describe the factors leading to the split between the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches.Icons werent the only thing Rome and Constantinople argued about. They disagreed about how churches should be run.The pope claimed he was the head of all Christian churches. The Byzantines believed the patriarch and other bishops were equal to the pope.Sometimes the churches refused to help each other when they were attacked by outsiders.In the 700s A.D., the emperor refused to help the pope when Italy was invaded.The pope turned to a Germanic tribe called the Franks, who were Roman Catholics loyal to the pope, for help. 28Section 2: The Christian ChurchThe pope was grateful to the Franks for stopping the invasion, so in 800 A.D., he gave the Frankish king Charlemagne, ____.The Byzantines were outraged because they believed the Byzantine emperor was the only true Roman emperor. After centuries of tension, the pope and the patriarch of Constantinople ___________.In 1054 A.D., they excommunicated each other from the church.To excommunicate means to declare that someone no longer belongs to the church. This began a schism, or a split, between the 2 most important branches of Christianity.The split between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches has lasted to this day!Today we will describe the factors leading to the split between the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches.The pope was grateful to the Franks for stopping the invasion, so in 800 A.D., he gave the Frankish king Charlemagne, the title of emperor. The Byzantines were outraged because they believed the Byzantine emperor was the only true Roman emperor. After centuries of tension, the pope and the patriarch of Constantinople took a drastic step.In 1054 A.D., they excommunicated each other from the church.To excommunicate means to declare that someone no longer belongs to the church. This began a schism, or a split, between the 2 most important branches of Christianity.The split between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Chuches has lasted to this day!

29Section 2: The Christian ChurchThe Roman Catholics and Byzantines disagreed about many things. Choose to be either a the pope or the patriarch of Constantinople, and write a letter to the head of the other church explaining the 3 main reasons you are excommunicating him. Be prepared to share!Today we will describe the factors leading to the split between the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches.30Section 2: The Christian ChurchAfter the fall of Rome, the people of Western Europe faced confusion and _______. As a result, people were looking for order and _______.Christianity helped meet this need. It spread quickly to lands that had been part of the Roman Empire.It also brought new ways of ________to these areas.

Today we will describe how early Christian ideas spread.After the fall of Rome, the people of Western Europe faced confusion and conflict.As a result, people were looking for order and unity.Christianity helped meet this need. It spread quickly to lands that had been part of the Roman Empire.It also brought new ways of thinking and living to these areas.

31Section 2: The Christian ChurchDuring the 300s AD, a new kind of religious group was born in the Eastern Roman Empire.Men called monks formed religious communities called monasteries.Some monasteries were built near cities, others were in _______.Monks tried to live a spiritual life apart from the temptations of the world.Many also tried to do good deeds and be examples of ____.Women soon followed monks' example and ________.As nuns, they lived together in convents.

Today we will describe how early Christian ideas spread.During the 300s AD, a new kind of religious group was born in the Eastern Roman Empire.Men called monks formed religious communities called monasteries.Some monasteries were built near cities, others were in isolated areas.Monks tried to live a spiritual life apart from the temptations of the world.Many also tried to do good deeds and be examples of Christian living.Women soon formed monks' example and formed communities of their own.As nuns, they lived together in convents.

32Section 2: The Christian ChurchA bishop called Basil drew up a list of rules for monks and nuns to follow.The list, called the Basilian Rule, became the model for Eastern Orthodox religious life.In the West, another set of rules was followed. It was written by an Italian monk named Benedict.Monks who followed the Benedictine Rule gave up their belongings, lived simply, and spent their time in ________.Like Basil's rule in the east, Benedict's rule became the model for monasteries and convents in the West.Monks and nuns began to play important roles in Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox life.They ran hospitals and schools and aided the poor.They helped preserve Greek and Roman _____.They served as missionaries, teaching __________.

Today we will describe how early Christian ideas spread.A bishop called Basil drew up a list of rules for monks and nuns to follow.The list, called the Basilian Rule, became the model for Eastern Orthodox religious life.In the West, another set of rules was followed. It was written by an Italian monk named Benedict.Monks who followed the Benedictine Rule gave up their belongings, lived simply, and spent their time in work and prayer.Like Basil's rule in the east, Benedict's rule became the model for monasteries and convents in the West.Monks and nuns began to play important roles in Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox life.They ran hospitals and schools and aided the poor.They helped preserve Greek and Roman writings.They served as missionaries, teaching their religion to those who are not followers.33Section 2: The Christian ChurchThe Greek brothers Cyril and Methodius were two of the most successful Byzantine missionaries.They carried the message of Christianity to the Slavs in Eastern Europe.About 863 A.D., Cyril invented a new ____.He wanted to present the Christian message in the Slavic languages.He thought people would understand it better if they could worship and read the Bible _______.

Today we will describe how early Christian ideas spread.The Greek brothers Cyril and Methodius were two of the most successful Byzantine missionaries.They carried the message of Christianity to the Slavs in Eastern Europe.About 863 A.D., Cyril invented a new alphabet.He wanted to present the Christian message in the Slavic languages.He thought people would understand it better if they could worship and read the Bible in their own language.

34Section 2: The Christian ChurchIn the West, Christian missionaries traveled to Britain and Ireland.In the 400s A.D., a priest named Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland. He set up many monasteries and __.Over the next centuries, Irish monks played an important role in preserving Christian and Roman ______.The Anglo-Saxons in Britain were slower to accept Christianity, but eventually Britain became an important ________.

Today we will describe how early Christian ideas spread.In the West, Christian missionaries traveled to Britain and Ireland.In the 400s A.D., a priest named Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland. He set up many monasteries and churches.Over the next centuries, Irish monks played an important role in preserving Christian and Roman learning.The Anglo-Saxons in Britain were slower to accept Christianity, but eventually Britain became an important center of Christianity.

35Section 2: The Christian ChurchWithout using any words, draw a collage, illustration, or cartoon strip showing the spread of Christian ideas.Be prepared to share!Today we will describe how early Christian ideas spread.36