AP World History Essay 2 Flashcards
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14025455171 | Essay 2 THESIS | Christianity was rejected at first by Roman authorities as Jesus's teachings were viewed as a threat, but was eventually accepted and gained a privileged status. | 0 | |
14025455172 | Essay 2 ARGUMENT 1 | Jesus's teachings were viewed as threats to the polytheistic Roman Empire. He preached of love and salvation for all. | 1 | |
14025455173 | Essay 2 ARGUMENT 2 | His crucifixion was done in the hopes to stop believers, but only brought awareness to his beliefs. His teachings appealed to lower classes and women. | 2 | |
14025455174 | Essay 2 ARGUMENT 3 | Emperor Constantine's Edict of Milan legalized Christianity, and Emperor Theodosius made it the official religion of the empire. It received government support. | 3 | |
14025455175 | Essay 2 ARGUMENT 4 | Devotion to the church outweighed devotion to the emperor during the empires decline. | 4 |