Febuary 4, 2010

Bell Ringer:
1. Eastern Orthodox: the emperor claims authority over the patriarch and the bishops of the empire, Roman Catholic: pope claims authority over all kings and emperors.
2. i don't think they could, they are too different in who rules.

Exit ticket:
1. the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox were once united churches.
2. the main street running through Constantinople was linded with merchant stalls.
3. rulers ruled with absolute power.

Febuary 3, 2010

Bwll Ringer:
1. Describe how people lived in the Roman world:
they emphasized the values of discipline, strenght, and loyalty. most people lived in the countryside and worked on farms.

2. Describe slavery in the Roman world:
slavery was a significant part of Roman life. most were conquered people brought back from war.

3. Describe early religion in the Roman world:
during the time of Pax Romana, christianity began to emerge with the followers facing much brutality and hardship.

4. Describe how government distracted the masses from their problems:
Roman and Jewish leaders became concerned with Jesus' popularity.

5. Describe the life of Jesus:
The Apostle Paul preached that jesus died to forgive sins.

6. Describe how the christian church spread:
followers began to spread his ideas.

7: Describe the persecution early christians faced:
as pax romana died, christian persecution intensified with thousands being crucified, burned, or killed by wild animals in the arena.