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Essential Question:

How were religion and government connected in the Roman empire?

Learning Objectives

Topic 1.4 The Development of Christianity

Understand how Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire and eventually became the state religion of Rome. Describe why prior to Christianity, Roman religion involved the worship of a number of gods and goddesses and the belief that Rome had earned the favor of the gods. Trace the changes through which despite early Christian persecution, Christianity grew in importance and spread throughout the Roman Empire.

Topic 1.5 Decline and Fall of Rome

Explain how two strong emperors temporarily revived the Roman Empire and how Germanic tribes from central Europe helped bring it to an end. Describe how political upheavals, the plague, and the division of the empire led to its decline. Explain how the migration of Germanic tribes helped bring an end to the Roman Empire.

This Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 1.4 The Development of Christianity
2. Topic 1.5 Decline and Fall of Rome
3. Topic 1 Spice Chart
4. Topic 1 Quiz

Last Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 1.3 Roman Culture and Society
2. Gladiator Viewing Questions