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Explore the emergence and spread of Christianity, the martyrdom, and teachings of Jesus. Prepare for comprehensive exams with engaging assignments and readings.
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History of the Ancient and Medieval WorldEmergence of a Christian Church Walsingham Academy Mrs. McArthur Room 111
It’s a wonderful time of year…. Are you ready? (for exams, of course) December 19, 2008 (A little reverse psychology)
Tapping into Prior Knowledge: The blood of the martyr is the seed of the [Christian] Church. • What, according to Jesus, are the two most important commandments upon which all law is based? • According to his Sermon on the Mount, what does Jesus say is the reward for being merciful? Explain this quote:
Assignment 1 due 12/02 • Read text, pp 166-170 (top) • Answer 3 Checkpoint questions • Complete Geography Interactive, pp 169 • Copy definitions of key vocabulary: messiah, apostle, martyrs, Constantine. Friday, December 5: Test: pp 150-172
Assignment 2due 12/03 • Read materials, text, pp 170-171 • Answer biography question, pp 170. • Complete Recall questions 1-2,(only words not already defined in Assignment 1) • Complete Comprehension questions, 3-5 Friday, December 5: Test: pp 150-172
The Message Spreads • How did Paul spread Christianity? • What was the effect of his missionary work? • Why did the Romans persecute Christians? • How did the unity of the Empire make the missionaries’ work easier?
Assignment 3due 12/04 • Read St Paul: First Letter to the Corinthians, text, pp 172 • Defineprophetic in context of reading. • Complete Thinking Critically questions, 1-2 • Why might Paul feel that Christian communities such as the Corinthians needed mentoring? Friday, December 5: Test: pp 150-172
Last Assignment of Week Be sure to have completed viewing (or alternate reading) of videos, RIFC