Church History Timeline

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Church History Timeline"

Transcription

1 Church History Timeline First Century (1 A.D. 100 A.D.) 27 A.D. Pax Romana Roman Peace 30 A.D. Jesus Christ s baptism by John and beginning of public ministry 33 A.D. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ 33 A.D. Pentecost 34 A.D. The Conversion of St. Paul, apostle to the Gentiles A.D. St. Stephen and St. James martyred 42 A.D. St. John the Apostle travels with the Blessed Virgin Mary to Ephesus 46 A.D. St. Paul begins the first of his three main missionary journeys 49 A.D. Council of Jerusalem 64 A.D. Persecution of Christians under Roman emperor Nero (Peter and Paul martyred) 70 A.D. Romans destroy the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem 80 A.D. Didache early Christian teachings of the apostles begins compilation 99 A.D. New Testament writings that will be part of the Gospel have been written have been completed by this date. Second through Fifth Centuries (101 A.D. 500 A.D.) 250 A.D. Persecutions under Roman emperor Decius 251 A.D. Council of Carthage 303 A.D. Persecutions under Roman emperor Diocletian 313 A.D. Emperor Constantine issues the Edict of Milan, allowing religious tolerance towards Christians. 325 A.D. Council of Nicaea (set for the Nicene Creed affirming that Jesus and the Father are consubstantial {of the same substance}). 330 A.D. Constantine divides the Roman Empire with Rome as the center of the West; Constantinople {present day Istanbul, Turkey} as the East center. 330 A.D. Saint Peter s Basilica is first constructed in Rome. 360 A.D. Books begin to replace scrolls. 382 A.D. Pope Damascus asks Saint Jerome to translate the Gospels into Latin. 397 A.D. Councils of Hippo and Carthage determine which books will become part of the New Testament. 382 A.D. Saint Jerome completes the translation of the Old Testament. 410 A.D. Barbarian invasion and the Visigoths destruction of the city of Rome. 431 A.D. Council of Ephesus (condemned heresy of two Persons in one body and declared that the Virgin Mary is truly the Mother of God {Theotokos}). 432 A.D. Saint Patrick sets out to evangelize in Ireland. 451 A.D. Council of Chalcedon (declared that Christ is fully human and fully divine {hypostatic union}). 476 A.D. The collapse of the Western Empire. 480 A.D. Birth of Saint Benedict. 496 A.D. Clovis, the King of the Franks, converts to Catholicism.

2 Sixth through Eighth Centuries (501 A.D. 800 A.D.) 507 A.D. Clovis army drives the Visigoths out of France. 527 A.D. Justinian I becomes emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire. 529 A.D. Saint Benedict founds Monte Cassino in France, the first monastery. 537 A.D. Construction of Hagia Sophia begins in Constantinople. 540 A.D. Pope Saint Gregory the Great born in Rome. 590 A.D. Pope Saint Gregory the Great is the first monk to be pope. 596 A.D. Pope Saint Gregory the Great sends St. Augustine of Canterbury to England to evangelize the Anglo Saxons. 632 A.D. Death of Mohammed, the founder of Islam. All of Arabia is Muslim. 637 A.D. Muslims attack Constantinople and capture Jerusalem (638 A.D.). 698 A.D. Muslims take Carthage. 711 A.D. Muslims invade and occupy Spain. 716 A.D. Saint Boniface leaves England to evangelize Germania. 732 A.D. France halts Muslim invasion. 754 A.D. The pope allies with Pepin, King of Franks, with the help of St. Boniface. 793 A.D. Vikings attack England. 800 A.D. Charlemagne is crowned Emperor by Pope Leo III. Ninth through Thirteenth Centuries (801 A.D A.D.) 808 A.D. Gun powder is invented in China during Tang Dynasty. 885 A.D. Vikings attack Paris. 910 A.D. Cluny Monastery founded in France. 997 A.D. Muslims occupy Santiago de Compestela in Spain, the burial place of Saint James the Apostle A.D. Muslims control two-thirds (2/3) of the Ancient Christian world A.D. The Schism of 1054 Eastern and Western Schism 1073 A.D. Saint Gregory VII elected pope and excommunicates Emperor Henry IV 1088 A.D. First universities founded in Bologna, (Italy, 1088), Paris, (France, 1096), and Oxford, (England, 1096) A.D. The Byzantine emperor in Constantinople requests aid from the Western Empire to help aid against Muslim attacks A.D. Pope Urban II calls for the First Crusade to temporarily capture Jerusalem A.D. Pope Callistus II and Emperor Henry VI sign Concordat of Worms 1144 A.D. The first Gothic cathedral, Basilica of St. Denis in Paris, completed A.D. Second Crusade is called as a result of Muslims reconquering the region A.D. Third Crusade under Richard the Lion-hearted and Emperor Frederick Babarossa ends in defeat A.D. Crusaders from the Fourth Crusade sack Constantinople, creating further division between the East and West A.D. The Franciscan Order is founded by Saint Francis of Assisi A.D. The Dominican Order is founded by Saint Dominic A.D. The Inquisition court is founded A.D. Saint Thomas Aquinas writes Summa Theologica.

3 Fourteenth through Eighteenth Centuries (1301 A.D A.D.) 1301 A.D. The Renaissance era begins A.D. Bubonic Plague (Black Death) arrived in Europe A.D. Saint Catherine of Sienna cares for the sick and dead A.D. Saint Catherine of Sienna convinces the pope to return papacy from Avignon, France to Rome, Italy A.D. The Council of Constance ends the Great Schism (Antipopes of Avignon/ and Pisa) with the election of Martin V A.D. The printing press is invented A.D. Muslims conquer Constantinople and convert Hagia Sophia into a mosque A.D. Explorer Christopher Columbus reaches the Americas A.D. Ponce de León of Spain found St. Augustine, Florida the oldest city in the United States A.D. Martin Luther presents his 95 theses of abuses in the Catholic Church A.D. Luther denies the authority of the pope to interpret Sacred Scripture A.D. Luther is excommunicated A.D. Franciscan missionaries arrive in what is now Florida A.D. Saint Ignatius of Loyola founds the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) A.D. King Henry VIII of England breaks from the Catholic Church A.D. Saint Thomas More is beheaded by King Henry VIII A.D. Henry VIII dissolves monasteries and convents in Ireland and England A.D. First Franciscan explores what is now known as California A.D. The Council of Trent begins A.D. Jesuit missionaries arrive in the Far East A.D. Saint Teresa of Avila founds Discalced Carmelite convents in Spain A.D. The Council of Trent reconvenes and closes A.D. The King James Bible becomes the Bible of the Church of England A.D. Peter Claver arrives in Colombia A.D. The Mayflower sets sail from England to North America A.D. The Colony of Maryland is established A.D. England overthrows its Catholic king and bans future Catholic monarchs A.D. Maryland outlaws the public practice of Catholicism in the colony A.D. British colonies in North America declare their independence A.D. The French Revolution begins A.D. The United States Constitution prevents religious tests for national office A.D. The First Amendment protects free religious exercise in the U.S.; prevents the establishment of a national religion.

4 Nineteenth Centuries Century to today (1801 A.D. present.) 1848 A.D. Karl Marx writes the Communist Manifesto A.D. Civil War begins. (1865 A.D. Civil War ends) A.D. Archbishop Spalding makes a plea to evangelize emancipated slaves A.D. Ecumenical Council at the Vatican (now known as Vatican I Council) A.D. American workers form the Knights of Labor union A.D. Pope Leo XIII writes the encyclical, Rerum Novarum A.D. Pope Leo XIII warns American Catholics not to turn the Catholic Church into a different form of Catholicism A.D. Bolshevik Party formed in Russia A.D. Rome officially recognized that the Church in the United States was no longer a missionary church in need of converting A.D. The beginning of World War I A.D. Three children in Fatima, Portugal are granted visions of Mary A.D. Mexico outlaws Catholicism A.D. The emergence of the Ku Klux Klan political force A.D. The Soviet Union is formed A.D. The first Catholic bishops in China are ordained A.D. Servant of God Dorothy Day converts to Catholicism A.D. Blessed Miguel Pro is killed by the government A.D. Catholic Alfred E. Smith, governor of New York loses to Herbert Hoover when running for the Democratic Party for President A.D. Father Charles Coughlin uses radio as a political media until forced off air A.D. Adolf Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany; first Nazi concentration camp is opened A.D. Pope Pius XI tries to obtain rights for the Church in Nazi Germany with a concordat (treaty) with the Third Reich A.D. World War II begins A.D. Communist governments begin persecutions and mass murder across Europe A.D. Maximilian Kolbe is killed by the Nazis in Auschwitz A.D. Word War II ends A.D. Albania declares itself an atheist country and forbids religious practice 1948 A.D. Communist dictator Joseph Stalin forces Ukrainian Catholic Church to become part of the Orthodox Church and exiles Catholic bishops to Siberia A.D. Communist China expels all foreign missionaries and represses church A.D. Bishop Fulton Sheen uses television as a media to evangelize Catholics A.D. Pope St. John XXIII calls for a Church Council A.D. Second Ecumenical Council begins (known as Vatican II Council) A.D. U.S. Supreme Court rules the Constitution protects the right to abortion A.D. Mother Teresa of Calcutta awarded Peace Prize A.D. Pope St. John Paul II survives and assassination attempt ordered by the KGB (Soviet Union intelligence agency).

5 1989 A.D. The Fall of the Soviet Union A.D. Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha canonized by Pope Benedict XVI A.D. Pope Benedict XVI resigns his papal office and Pope Francis becomes the first Latin American and the first Jesuit to be elected Pope A.D. Oscar Romero, the assassinated bishop of San Salvador is beatified A.D. Jacques Hamel, a priest in France, is murdered by two ISIS extremists A.D. Francisco and Jacinta Marto, of Fatima, Portugal, are canonized A.D. Paul VI, Romero and four others added to canon of saints on 10/14/18. Future Church History 2019 A.D. Class of 2019 St. Gregory the Great Catholic School students graduate 2021 A.D. Class of 2019 SGGCS students receive the Sacrament of Confirmation???? A.D. Where do you see yourself in Church History?

Catch the Spirit GRADE EIGHT UNIT 2: LESSONS 1-2. This week, your child learned that: Family Talk Time. Meditation for This Week:

Catch the Spirit GRADE EIGHT UNIT 2: LESSONS 1-2. This week, your child learned that: Family Talk Time. Meditation for This Week: GRADE EIGHT UNIT 2: LESSONS 1-2 We study the history of the Church so that we can learn about our identity as Christians. Jesus established the Catholic Church during His earthly life and gave her His

More information

CHRISTIANITY. text in purple for notes. Voorhees

CHRISTIANITY. text in purple for notes. Voorhees CHRISTIANITY text in purple for notes Voorhees The student will apply social science skills to understand the development of Christianity by a) describing the origins, beliefs, traditions, customs, and

More information

Set up a new TOC for the 2 nd 6 weeks

Set up a new TOC for the 2 nd 6 weeks Set up a new TOC for the 2 nd 6 weeks Our new unit: The Post-Classical Era (approximately) 500-1500 Areas of Focus: Medieval Europe, the Byzantine Empire, the Islamic Empire, Tang & Song China Vocab Quiz:

More information

A Brief History of Catholicism (Excerpts from Catholicism for Dummies)

A Brief History of Catholicism (Excerpts from Catholicism for Dummies) Ancient Times (A.D. 33-741) Non-Christian Rome (33-312) A Brief (Excerpts from Catholicism for Dummies) o The early Christians (mostly Jews who maintained their Jewish traditions) o Jerusalem s religious

More information

RCIA Significant Moments from the Past Session 25

RCIA Significant Moments from the Past Session 25 RCIA Significant Moments from the Past Session 25 The Church will receive its perfection only in the glory of heaven, at the time of Christ s glorious return. Until that day, the Church progresses on her

More information

Short History of the Church

Short History of the Church Short History of the Church And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it. (Matt. 16:18) At the great outpouring of the Holy

More information

History of the Chur ch

History of the Chur ch History of the Chur ch And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it. ~ Matthew 16:18 AT THE GREAT outpouring of the Holy

More information

A Pilgrim People The Story of Our Church Presented by:

A Pilgrim People The Story of Our Church Presented by: A Pilgrim People The Story of Our Church Presented by: www.cainaweb.org Early Church Growth & Threats Patristic Period & Great Councils Rise of Christendom High Medieval Church Renaissance to Reformation

More information

LEVEL EIGHT: CHURCH HISTORY

LEVEL EIGHT: CHURCH HISTORY The Creed is a summary of our faith. - Our Catholic identity is summarized in the Creed. - Our shared beliefs are made manifest in our shared commitment to the mission of the Church. - The Nicene Creed

More information

CHRISTIAN CHURCH THE FIRST CHRISTIANS

CHRISTIAN CHURCH THE FIRST CHRISTIANS CHRISTIAN CHURCH THE FIRST CHRISTIANS Jesus of Nazareth is Born Jesus teachings make people think in a different, more loving way. He makes them want to change their lives for the better. He fulfills the

More information

CHURCH ELEMENTARY COURSE OF STUDY GRADE 8

CHURCH ELEMENTARY COURSE OF STUDY GRADE 8 GENERAL know that, by living the Gospel in the context of the Church, they fulfill their vocation to become truly holy. show how the Church reveals itself as one, holy, catholic and apostolic. reflect

More information

Chapter 9 Reading Guide/Study Guide Section One Transforming the Roman World (pages )

Chapter 9 Reading Guide/Study Guide Section One Transforming the Roman World (pages ) Due Date: Chapter 9 Reading Guide/Study Guide Section One Transforming the Roman World (pages 285-290) I. THE NEW GERMANIC KINGDOMS Name: 1. What did the Germanic Ostrogoths and Visigoths retain from the

More information

Grade 8 Chapter 11 Study Guide

Grade 8 Chapter 11 Study Guide Grade 8 Chapter 11 Study Guide 1300 1500 A.D. are known as the late Middle Ages. This was a time of disease, disorder and great change in the church. The plague, or black death was a highly contagious

More information

CONTENTS. Letters to the Students Letter to the Teacher A Classical Approach to Education

CONTENTS. Letters to the Students Letter to the Teacher A Classical Approach to Education CONTENTS Preface Letters to the Students Letter to the Teacher A Classical Approach to Education Memory Cards Wall of Fame Timeline Suggestions The X File: Tips on Grading Grade Record xiii xiv xvii xxv

More information

What happened to the Roman Empire by 500 A.D.?

What happened to the Roman Empire by 500 A.D.? What happened to the Roman Empire by 500 A.D.? After the Pax Romana, the Roman Empire entered an era of decline The Roman Empire had a series of weak emperors The Fall of the Roman Empire Romans had a

More information

History of The Catholic Church Part II

History of The Catholic Church Part II History of The Catholic Church Part II The Era of the Crusades 1095-1272 Why Be a Crusader? Take control of Jerusalem away from Muslims The desire to defend the Byzantine empire from the Turks. The possibility

More information

Church History. A basic timeline of Christianity thus far

Church History. A basic timeline of Christianity thus far Church History A basic timeline of Christianity thus far Pentecost The Holy Spirit descended on those gathered in the upper room. Often referred to as the birth of Christianity. St Peter One of Jesus closest

More information

+ To Jesus Through Mary. Name: Per. Date: Eighth Grade Religion ID s

+ To Jesus Through Mary. Name: Per. Date: Eighth Grade Religion ID s + To Jesus Through Mary Name: Per. Date: Eighth Grade Religion ID s Chapter Five: A Remarkable Age of Renewal (1046 1305) 1. Emperor Henry III He was the Holy Roman Emperor who in the early 1000 s (1046)

More information

Chapter Three Assessment. Name Date. Multiple Choice

Chapter Three Assessment. Name Date. Multiple Choice Chapter Three Assessment Name Date Multiple Choice 1. Emperor Constantine moved the capital of the empire to A. Antioch B. Byzantium C. Rome D. Capernaum 2. Demonstrating that he retained non-christian

More information

ROME(S) When does Byzantine history begin? Who else thinks of themselves as a legacy of Rome? Russians, Nazi s, America!

ROME(S) When does Byzantine history begin? Who else thinks of themselves as a legacy of Rome? Russians, Nazi s, America! ROME(S) Roman Independence Roman Republic Roman Imperialism and Empire {Punic Wars} Roman Civil Wars Roman Emperors Diocletian and Division {284 CE} Constantine and Edict of Milan {313 CE} Western Collapse

More information

I hope you enjoy this free printable from Feel free to print as many copies as you need for your own personal use.

I hope you enjoy this free printable from   Feel free to print as many copies as you need for your own personal use. I hope you enjoy this free printable from www.janelleknutson.com! Feel free to print as many copies as you need for your own personal use. This worksheet is for your personal use only. Please do not copy

More information

St. Jude Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults PLEASE SIGN IN AT THE WELCOME TABLE

St. Jude Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults PLEASE SIGN IN AT THE WELCOME TABLE RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites St. Jude Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults PLEASE SIGN IN AT THE WELCOME TABLE RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites

More information

Section Quiz Chapter 9. Name ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Date ooooooooooooooooooooooooo Class ooooooooooooooo

Section Quiz Chapter 9. Name ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Date ooooooooooooooooooooooooo Class ooooooooooooooo Section Quiz 9-1 DIRECTIONS: Matching Match each item in with an item in. 1. lived in convents 2. fine paid by a wrongdoer 3. religious pratice of monks 4. bishop of Rome 5. Charles the Great A. wergild

More information

NAME DATE CLASS. Black Sea. Constantinople ASIA MINOR GREECE. Tarsus. Aegean Sea. Mediterranean Sea. Jerusalem. Alexandria JUDAEA EGYPT

NAME DATE CLASS. Black Sea. Constantinople ASIA MINOR GREECE. Tarsus. Aegean Sea. Mediterranean Sea. Jerusalem. Alexandria JUDAEA EGYPT Lesson 1 Early Christianity ESSENTIAL QUESTION What are the characteristics of a leader? GUIDING QUESTIONS 1. How did the Jews respond to Roman rule? 2. Why were the life and death of Jesus of Nazareth

More information

NAME DATE CLASS. Black Sea. Constantinople ASIA MINOR GREECE Tarsus Sicily. Antioch Aegean Sea. Mediterranean Sea. Jerusalem. Alexandria JUDAEA EGYPT

NAME DATE CLASS. Black Sea. Constantinople ASIA MINOR GREECE Tarsus Sicily. Antioch Aegean Sea. Mediterranean Sea. Jerusalem. Alexandria JUDAEA EGYPT Lesson 1 Early Christianity ESSENTIAL QUESTION What are the characteristics of a leader? GUIDING QUESTIONS 1. How did the Jews respond to Roman rule? 2. Why were the life and death of Jesus of Nazareth

More information

A. After the Roman Empire collapsed, western Europe was ruled by Germanic tribes.

A. After the Roman Empire collapsed, western Europe was ruled by Germanic tribes. Timeline I. Medieval Europe A. After the Roman Empire collapsed, western Europe was ruled by Germanic tribes. B. By the 4 th century, the Catholic Church became more powerful. The church was (is) organized

More information

Chapter 12: Crusades and Culture in the Middle Ages

Chapter 12: Crusades and Culture in the Middle Ages Chapter 12: Crusades and Culture in the Middle Ages Section 1: Medieval Christianity Papal Monarchy Catholic Church reached its height of its political power in the 13 th century under Pope Innocent III

More information

THE CHURCH S MIDDLE-AGED SPREAD HAD NO LOVE HANDLES. Lesson 6: The Dark Ages When The Scriptures Are Ignored, The Light Goes Out

THE CHURCH S MIDDLE-AGED SPREAD HAD NO LOVE HANDLES. Lesson 6: The Dark Ages When The Scriptures Are Ignored, The Light Goes Out THE CHURCH S MIDDLE-AGED SPREAD HAD NO LOVE HANDLES Lesson 6: The Dark Ages When The Scriptures Are Ignored, The Light Goes Out The Dark Ages Refers to the lack of light and understanding of Scripture

More information

LG 1: Explain how Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy were unifying social and political forces in Western Europe and Byzantine Europe and

LG 1: Explain how Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy were unifying social and political forces in Western Europe and Byzantine Europe and LG 1: Explain how Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy were unifying social and political forces in Western Europe and Byzantine Europe and identify the impact of ideas contained in Justinian s Code

More information

EIGHTH GRADE REVIEW SHEET

EIGHTH GRADE REVIEW SHEET EIGHTH GRADE REVIEW SHEET 2017-2018 GOD and REVELATION There is one God, the Supreme Being, who is infinitely loving, powerful, perfect and eternal. Holy Trinity - Three divine persons in one God ( Blessed

More information

To help protect y our priv acy, PowerPoint prev ented this external picture from being automatically downloaded. To download and display this

To help protect y our priv acy, PowerPoint prev ented this external picture from being automatically downloaded. To download and display this To help protect y our priv acy, PowerPoint prev ented this external picture from being automatically downloaded. To download and display this picture, click Options in the Message Bar, and then click Enable

More information

Students of History - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/students-of-history

Students of History - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/students-of-history Students of History - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/students-of-history What happened to the Roman Empire by 500 A.D.? After the Pax Romana, the Roman Empire entered an era of decline The Roman

More information

Chapter 11. The Roman Empire and the Rise of Christianity in the West, 31 B.C.E. 800 C.E.

Chapter 11. The Roman Empire and the Rise of Christianity in the West, 31 B.C.E. 800 C.E. Chapter 11 The Roman Empire and the Rise of Christianity in the West, 31 B.C.E. 800 C.E. p142 Roman Decline Rome s power to rule began to decline after Marcus Aurelius (161-180 CE) Germanic tribes invaded

More information

!!! Gr. 6-8 Old World and America: Early Church and the Middle Ages. Primary Texts: Old World and America, Fr. Furlong

!!! Gr. 6-8 Old World and America: Early Church and the Middle Ages. Primary Texts: Old World and America, Fr. Furlong Primary Texts: Old World and America, Fr. Furlong Heroes of God s Church (HGC), Fr. Matimore Famous Men of the Middle Ages (FMM), J. Haaren History Worth Remembering Timeline Figures Vol. 5 (from Emmanuel

More information

The Church. The Church

The Church. The Church One of the few sources of Leadership and stability Helps extend presence throughout Europe Economically Strong =own land= lords Influence both spiritual and political matters One of the few sources of

More information

Chapter 11 Saints in our History The First 1000 Years

Chapter 11 Saints in our History The First 1000 Years Introduction to Chapter 11: Chapter 11 Saints in our History The First 1000 Years Almost 2000 years have elapsed since the founding of our Church at Pentecost. We ve seen the Church grow and spread throughout

More information

CHAPTER 8: THE CHURCH IN THE SIXTH CENTURY

CHAPTER 8: THE CHURCH IN THE SIXTH CENTURY CHAPTER 8: THE CHURCH IN THE SIXTH CENTURY The Dark Ages The sixth century often is classified as the beginning of the Dark Ages, which period includes over 500 years of semi-civilization, about the sixth

More information

Church History. Title: Constantine's Influence on the Growth and Development of Christianity

Church History. Title: Constantine's Influence on the Growth and Development of Christianity Church History Lecture 1 Tape 1 Title: History and Message of the Early Church Description: Specific political and cultural events combined to form a setting when Jesus lived, which can be described as

More information

viii Contents III. The Twelfth Century Introduction Monarchy, Thrones and Territory The Throne of England...45 A. Henry I...46

viii Contents III. The Twelfth Century Introduction Monarchy, Thrones and Territory The Throne of England...45 A. Henry I...46 Contents I. Introduction...1 1. The Conversation on Sunday Afternoon...1 2. Utopia...1 3. Facts...3 4. Casus Belli in Practice...3 5. Volume Two...4 II. The Eleventh Century...5 1. Introduction...5 2.

More information

Key Terms and People. Section Summary. The Later Middle Ages Section 1

Key Terms and People. Section Summary. The Later Middle Ages Section 1 The Later Middle Ages Section 1 MAIN IDEAS 1. Popes and kings ruled Europe as spiritual and political leaders. 2. Popes fought for power, leading to a permanent split within the church. 3. Kings and popes

More information

Zach Schulz, Office: REC 421. Office hours: Wednesdays, 9:45-10:45am and Thursdays, 2:00-3:00pm, or by appointment.

Zach Schulz, Office: REC 421. Office hours: Wednesdays, 9:45-10:45am and Thursdays, 2:00-3:00pm, or by appointment. SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS History 103 INTRODUCTION TO THE MEDIEVAL WORLD "Medieval history is always slowly turning into romance" Dr. Melinda Zook Phone: 494-4134 Spring 2013 Email: mzook@purdue.edu MWF 9:30

More information

CHURCH HISTORY UNTIL 1054 A.D. Taken from Church History by Dennis Mock. Primary impact of the era on the Christian Church in history

CHURCH HISTORY UNTIL 1054 A.D. Taken from Church History by Dennis Mock. Primary impact of the era on the Christian Church in history CHURCH HISTORY UNTIL 1054 A.D. Taken from Church History by Dennis Mock Primary impact of the era on the Christian Church in history What happened from 100 A.D. 312 A.D. unfortunately laid the foundation

More information

The History of the Church: Part I

The History of the Church: Part I NEW EVANGELIZATION EDITION AT-HOME EDITION Grade 8 UNIT 3 The History of the Church: Part I Say: So far this year we have been learning about what the Church is. In Unit 3, we will be introduced to key

More information

The Protestant Reformation An Intellectual Revolution

The Protestant Reformation An Intellectual Revolution The Protestant Reformation An Intellectual Revolution Background Causes of the Protestant Reformation Renaissance ideals of secularism & humanism spread by the newly invented printing press encourage challenges

More information

Early Middle Ages = C.E. High Middle Ages = C.E. Late Middle Ages = C.E.

Early Middle Ages = C.E. High Middle Ages = C.E. Late Middle Ages = C.E. Middle Ages = European history between the fall of the Roman Empire (476) and the Modern Era (1450) Also called the Medieval Period ( Medium is Latin for Middle; aevum is Latin for age) Early Middle Ages

More information

World History Exam Study Guide

World History Exam Study Guide World History Exam Study Guide Byzantine and Mongol Empires Multiple Choice 1) What is the famous church in Constantinople - the name means holy wisdom Hagia Sophia 2) Rome had fallen on hard times - internal

More information

Middle Ages: Feudalism

Middle Ages: Feudalism Middle Ages: Feudalism - Study Guide - -Franks and Charlemagne - 1. List all names for the Middle Ages. 2. What did Charles The Hammer Martel do? 3. Explain Charlemagne s accomplishments. 4. Explain the

More information

Understanding The Reformation. Part One: The Background

Understanding The Reformation. Part One: The Background Understanding The Reformation Part One: The Background Class Schedule March 26 th Background of the Reformation Pt 1 April 9 th Background of the Reformation Pt 2 April 23rd The Life of Luther April 23rd

More information

Medieval / Early Renaissance Lesson Plans AD

Medieval / Early Renaissance Lesson Plans AD 1 Ch 1: The Glory That Was Rome Wandering Through the Roman Empire The Fall of Rome 2 Ch 2: The Early Days of Britain The Celts of Britain Barbarians Come to Britain Beowulf the Hero 3 Ch 3: Christianity

More information

Table of Contents. Church History. Page 1: Church History...1. Page 2: Church History...2. Page 3: Church History...3. Page 4: Church History...

Table of Contents. Church History. Page 1: Church History...1. Page 2: Church History...2. Page 3: Church History...3. Page 4: Church History... Church History Church History Table of Contents Page 1: Church History...1 Page 2: Church History...2 Page 3: Church History...3 Page 4: Church History...4 Page 5: Church History...5 Page 6: Church History...6

More information

Justinian ( ) parts of North Africa, Italy & Spain Wanted to restore to its former Glory Absolute and Head of the Code - Rebuilt Built

Justinian ( ) parts of North Africa, Italy & Spain Wanted to restore to its former Glory Absolute and Head of the Code - Rebuilt Built Module 4: The Early Middle Ages Lesson 1: The Byzantine Empire Characteristics Lasted from 330 to 1453; 1400 years Considered themselves ( ), not Byzantines Very impressive militarily, political flexibility,

More information

A Pilgrim People The Story of Our Church Presented by:

A Pilgrim People The Story of Our Church Presented by: A Pilgrim People The Story of Our Church Presented by: www.cainaweb.org Early Church Growth & Threats (30-312 AD) Controversies and Councils Rise of Christendom High Medieval Church Renaissance to Reformation

More information

The Formation of Western Europe, The Formation of Western Europe, Church Reform and the Crusades.

The Formation of Western Europe, The Formation of Western Europe, Church Reform and the Crusades. The Formation of Western Europe, 800 500 The Formation of Western Europe, 800 500 Europeans embark on the Crusades, develop new commercial and political systems, and suffer through bubonic plague and the

More information

World History Unit 6 Lesson 1 Charlemagne & Feudalism

World History Unit 6 Lesson 1 Charlemagne & Feudalism Unit 6 Lesson 1 Charlemagne & Feudalism 1. After the fall of Rome, the migrations of Germanic peoples created several Germanic kingdoms in Europe. 2. The Franks had the strongest of these kingdoms, and

More information

The Byzantine Empire and Emerging Europe. Chapter 8

The Byzantine Empire and Emerging Europe. Chapter 8 The Byzantine Empire and Emerging Europe Chapter 8 Section 2 Decline & Fall of Rome The Romans are no longer a world superpower so what the heck happened? 1. Military Problems 2. Economic Problems 3. Political

More information

Society, Religion and Arts

Society, Religion and Arts Society, Religion and Arts Despite the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, the Eastern Empire continued to thrive in Constantinople. It would endure for nearly 1,000 years after the Fall of Rome, largely

More information

the road to Avignon B. BONIFACE VIII BONIFACE VIII A century of suffering: Plague, war and schism POPE ST. CELESTINE V Chapter 11

the road to Avignon B. BONIFACE VIII BONIFACE VIII A century of suffering: Plague, war and schism POPE ST. CELESTINE V Chapter 11 A century of suffering: Plague, war and schism the road to Avignon A. POPE ST. CELESTINE V 1. Pope Nicholas IV dies in 1294, and the Cardinals cannot decide for 2 years who should succeed him. 2. Peter

More information

Name Class Date. MATCHING In the space provided, write the letter of the person that matches each description. Some answers will not be used.

Name Class Date. MATCHING In the space provided, write the letter of the person that matches each description. Some answers will not be used. MATCHING In the space provided, write the letter of the person that matches each description. Some answers will not be used. 1. Co-ruler with Theodora 2. Byzantine general who reconquered territory in

More information

Frederick Douglass Academy Global Studies

Frederick Douglass Academy Global Studies Frederick Douglass Academy Global Studies 1. One impact Gutenberg's printing press had on western Europe was A) the spread of Martin Luther's ideas B) a decrease in the number of universities C) a decline

More information

Beginnings of Christianity

Beginnings of Christianity CHRISTIANITY Beginnings of Christianity Jesus born in Bethlehem and raised in Nazareth Quest for the historical Jesus Synoptic Gospels Matthew, Mark, and Luke Jesus complained about Missed the meaning

More information

You got a problem with me?

You got a problem with me? You got a problem with me? Would you like to go to heaven? Buy an. indulgence Muahahaha My beautiful church will soon be complete Come kiss this vial filled with the blood of a saint! I feel so close to

More information

AGE OF FEUDALISM, THE MANOR, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, THE CRUSADES, HUNDRED YEARS WAR, AND THE PLAGUE

AGE OF FEUDALISM, THE MANOR, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, THE CRUSADES, HUNDRED YEARS WAR, AND THE PLAGUE AGE OF FEUDALISM, THE MANOR, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, THE CRUSADES, HUNDRED YEARS WAR, AND THE PLAGUE CENTRAL GOV T OF ROME FALLS APART FAIRLY QUICKLY NORMAL LIFE DISAPPEARS: LOSS OF SAFETY, SERVICES, LAWS,

More information

AUGUSTINE EVERY SAINT HAS A PAST, EVERY SINNER HAS A FUTURE.

AUGUSTINE EVERY SAINT HAS A PAST, EVERY SINNER HAS A FUTURE. AUGUSTINE EVERY SAINT HAS A PAST, EVERY SINNER HAS A FUTURE. EVERY SAINT HAS A PAST A DROP-OUT WHO BECAME INVOLVED W/ PROSTITUTES, ALCOHOL, & GAMBLING RETURNED TO SCHOOL TO STUDY LAW & BECOME A TEACHER

More information

13.1 Charlemagne Unites Germanic Kingdoms. Many Germanic kingdoms that succeeded the Roman Empire are reunited under Charlemagne s empire.

13.1 Charlemagne Unites Germanic Kingdoms. Many Germanic kingdoms that succeeded the Roman Empire are reunited under Charlemagne s empire. 13.1 Charlemagne Unites Germanic Kingdoms Many Germanic kingdoms that succeeded the Roman Empire are reunited under Charlemagne s empire. Invasions of Western Europe Effects of Constant Invasions and Warfare

More information

What is Church? Who is Church?

What is Church? Who is Church? What is Church? Who is Church? The church is a sign of the mystery of God s love. In the church, we share a journey of faith. God has made known to us the mystery of his will to gather up all things in

More information

The European Middle Ages CE

The European Middle Ages CE The European Middle Ages 500-1500 CE World History- Wednesday 11/15 2nd 6 Weeks grades have now been finalized. If you have any questions, please see me in person. Warm-Up Discuss with your neighbors-

More information

Assessment: The Roman Catholic Church in Medieval Europe

Assessment: The Roman Catholic Church in Medieval Europe Name Date Assessment: The Roman Catholic Church in Medieval Europe Mastering the Content Circle the letter next to the best answer. 1. Historians sometimes call the Middle Ages in western Europe the A.

More information

Bell Ringer Read Protestant Reformation: The Basics worksheet in your groups. Answer questions on the back together.

Bell Ringer Read Protestant Reformation: The Basics worksheet in your groups. Answer questions on the back together. Bell Ringer 10-16-13 Read Protestant Reformation: The Basics worksheet in your groups. Answer questions on the back together. The Protestant Reformation The Division of the Church into Catholic and Protestant

More information

The Church: Our Story Directed Reading Worksheet Unit 4 The Church Is Teacher 4.2 The Good News Proclaimed

The Church: Our Story Directed Reading Worksheet Unit 4 The Church Is Teacher 4.2 The Good News Proclaimed Name Date The Church: Our Story Directed Reading Worksheet Unit 4 The Church Is Teacher 4.2 The Good News Proclaimed Directions: Read the assigned pages for each section and fill in the missing information.

More information

CHAPTER 7: THE CHURCH IN THE FIFTH CENTURY

CHAPTER 7: THE CHURCH IN THE FIFTH CENTURY CHAPTER 7: THE CHURCH IN THE FIFTH CENTURY Political situation to A.D. 460 380, battle of Adrianople; Goths defeated Romans, killed Emperor Valens, took Romania 392, empire united for last time under Theodosius

More information

Catholic Church Hierarchy. Clergy. Effects of the Renaissance. Objectives for Reformation: Causes 9/25/2008. Christianity

Catholic Church Hierarchy. Clergy. Effects of the Renaissance. Objectives for Reformation: Causes 9/25/2008. Christianity Effects of the Renaissance Objectives for Reformation: Led to advancements in Science (Copernicus, Galileo) Led to world exploration (1492 Columbus sailed to the new world Art and literature is forever

More information

AGE OF FEUDALISM, THE MANOR, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, THE CRUSADES, THE PLAGUE, AND HUNDRED YEARS WAR

AGE OF FEUDALISM, THE MANOR, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, THE CRUSADES, THE PLAGUE, AND HUNDRED YEARS WAR AGE OF FEUDALISM, THE MANOR, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, THE CRUSADES, THE PLAGUE, AND HUNDRED YEARS WAR CENTRAL GOV T OF ROME FALLS APART FAIRLY QUICKLY NORMAL LIFE DISAPPEARS: LOSS OF SAFETY, SERVICES, LAWS,

More information

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS Cambridge International Level 3 Pre-U Certificate Principal Subject

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS Cambridge International Level 3 Pre-U Certificate Principal Subject UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS Cambridge International Level 3 Pre-U Certificate Principal Subject www.xtremepapers.com HISTORY 9769/21 Paper 2a European History Outlines, c. 300 c.

More information

Gr. 4-5 Early Church History and Middle Ages with Famous Men of Rome/Famous Men of the Middle Ages

Gr. 4-5 Early Church History and Middle Ages with Famous Men of Rome/Famous Men of the Middle Ages Core Texts: Famous Men of Rome, J. Haaren Famous Men of Rome Student Guide from Memoria Press Famous Men of the Middle Ages, J. Haaren Famous Men of the Middle Ages Student Guide from Memoria Press Optional

More information

Bell Activity page 105

Bell Activity page 105 Bell Activity page 105 Think about the difference between renting and owning property. Do renters have as much control over property as owners? Why might some people want to buy a home rather than rent

More information

Unit V: The Middle Ages and the Formation of Western Europe ( ) Chapter 13&14

Unit V: The Middle Ages and the Formation of Western Europe ( ) Chapter 13&14 Unit V: The Middle Ages and the Formation of Western Europe (500-1500) Chapter 13&14 13.1 Charlemagne Unites Germanic Kingdoms Many Germanic kingdoms that succeeded the Roman Empire are reunited under

More information

Bell Ringer: October 9(10), 2017

Bell Ringer: October 9(10), 2017 Announcements: 1: Bell Ringer worksheets FOR A GRADE! You need: Bell Ringer (Fall of Rome), blank sheet of paper, one-pager template Bell Ringer: October 9(10), 2017 1. Pick up a copy of the Bell Ringer:

More information

The Reformation. Christianity Branches Off 1517-?

The Reformation. Christianity Branches Off 1517-? The Reformation Christianity Branches Off 1517-? The Troubled Church Babylonian captivity Great Schism Calls for Reform Weakened Church The Church was weakened by problems through the High Middle Ages

More information

+ To Jesus Through Mary. Name: Per. Date: Eighth Grade Religion ID s

+ To Jesus Through Mary. Name: Per. Date: Eighth Grade Religion ID s + To Jesus Through Mary Name: Per. Date: Eighth Grade Religion ID s Chapter Eight: The Counter-Reformation (1545 -- 1648) 1. Counter-Reformation The movement in the Catholic Church to reform the abuses

More information

October 11, 1962 through December 8, 1965

October 11, 1962 through December 8, 1965 October 11, 1962 through December 8, 1965 Council of Jerusalem 50 AD held to decide the entrance of Gentiles into the Church. Prior to this council there was division in the Church between Jews and Greeks

More information

A.D. Idea of papacy/ Interesting facts

A.D. Idea of papacy/ Interesting facts BISHOP OF ROME A.D. Idea of papacy/ Interesting facts Church Fathers 1. Paul & Peter 30 Not known 2. Linus 67 Not known 3. Anacletus 80 Not known 4. Clement I 91 Not known 5. Evaristus 100 Not known 6.

More information

INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY

INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY The Story Begins, Part One Why is it important to understand the history of the Jewish people in order to understand the history of Christianity? Why do you think the message of Jesus was appealing to

More information

Write down one fact or question about the Renaissance.

Write down one fact or question about the Renaissance. Unit 2: Protestant Reformation Do now Denominations Christian Humanism Desiderius Erasmus Exit-slip I can explain the Denominations of the Catholic Church. By: Mr. Washington Just the Facts World History

More information

Study Guide: The Middle Ages

Study Guide: The Middle Ages Name Study Guide: The Middle Ages ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: The European Middle Ages occur chronologically between the Roman Empire and the modern age that we live in. The Middle Ages are divided into three

More information

Christianity 101: Session Seven THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH

Christianity 101: Session Seven THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH Christianity 101: Session Seven THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH Presentation of Ponderings Reminders: 1. Holy Spirit 2. The Holy Trinity: Three Persons, One God, NO PARTS Pondering Prompt: How does God give

More information

Chapter 13 Reading Guide: European Middle Ages

Chapter 13 Reading Guide: European Middle Ages Chapter 13 Reading Guide: European Middle Ages 500-1200 Section 1: Charlemagne Unites Germanic Kingdoms (P. 353) 1. What were the Middle Ages? Name: Hour Invasions of Western Europe 2. Germanic invaders

More information

The Rise of Europe. Chapter 7

The Rise of Europe. Chapter 7 The Rise of Europe Chapter 7 The Early Middle Ages 500-1500 A.D. The Dark Ages Waves of Invaders Trade slowed Towns emptied Lack of education Political division The Rise of the Germanic Kingdoms The Goths,

More information

The Middle Ages: Continued

The Middle Ages: Continued The Middle Ages: Continued Christianity in Western Europe The Barbarians desired the farmlands, roads and wealth of the Western Roman Empire. The unintended consequence of conquest was that the tribes

More information

Welcome to Selective Readings in Western Civilization. Session 9

Welcome to Selective Readings in Western Civilization. Session 9 Welcome to Selective Readings in Western Civilization Session 9 Nine Steps for Answering a Document Based Question Step 1: Closely examine the Task Step 2: Understand Key Terms within the Question Step

More information

1519 election of Charles V as Holy Roman Emperor War in Italy between Hapsburg Charles V. and French King Francis I

1519 election of Charles V as Holy Roman Emperor War in Italy between Hapsburg Charles V. and French King Francis I End of the Renaissance in Italy Italian Wars 1494 1530 1494 French invasion again in 1499 and 1515 1519 election of Charles V as Holy Roman Emperor 1520-1530 War in Italy between Hapsburg Charles V and

More information

CHAPTER 8 TEST LATE MIDDLE AGES. c. leading the Normans to victory in the Battle of Hastings.

CHAPTER 8 TEST LATE MIDDLE AGES. c. leading the Normans to victory in the Battle of Hastings. CHAPTER 8 TEST LATE MIDDLE AGES 1. William the Conqueror earned his title by a. repelling the Danish invaders from England. b. defeating the Magyars at the Battle of Lechfeld. c. leading the Normans to

More information

Section 2. Objectives

Section 2. Objectives Objectives Understand why Holy Roman emperors failed to build a unified nation-state in Germany. Describe the conflict between Pope Gregory VII and Emperor Henry IV and summarize the struggle to control

More information

Conversion of France. The Conversion of the Celts (Irish) 12/11/ St. Gregory of Tours wrote History of the Franks.

Conversion of France. The Conversion of the Celts (Irish) 12/11/ St. Gregory of Tours wrote History of the Franks. Conversion of the Tribes Introduction The Church set about the task of converting the Germanic invaders period of evangelization stretched from 4th century (Germanic tribes) to 11th century (Slavic tribes).

More information

Chapter 13 Reading Guide: European Middle Ages

Chapter 13 Reading Guide: European Middle Ages Chapter 13 Reading Guide: European Middle Ages 500-1200 Name Hour Section 1: Charlemagne Unites Germanic Kingdoms (P. 353) 1. What were the Middle Ages? Invasions of Western Europe 2. Germanic invaders

More information

SIRS Discoverer : Document : Christianity. Home Page Back Dictionary Thesaurus Help Tips Cite. Share

SIRS Discoverer : Document : Christianity. Home Page Back Dictionary Thesaurus Help Tips Cite. Share Page 1 of 5 Home Page Back Dictionary Thesaurus Help Tips Cite Article may be transmitted to your email. Other transmissions are prohibited. Your email address: Include pictures? Share Compton's by Britannica

More information

Constantinople. World Religions and the History of Christianity: Eastern Orthodox

Constantinople. World Religions and the History of Christianity: Eastern Orthodox World Religions and the History of Christianity: Eastern Orthodox Constantine Constantine Constantine believed that the Roman Empire had become too big and disorganized to be managed as one Empire. So

More information

Early Medieval Europe Gardner Ch. 16 (pages ) Context

Early Medieval Europe Gardner Ch. 16 (pages ) Context Early Medieval Europe Gardner Ch. 16 (pages 408-429) Context The terms Medieval, Dark Ages, and Middle Ages describe the approximately 1000 years between the end of the Roman era and the beginning of the

More information

7.34 Demonstrate understanding of the conflict and cooperation between the Papacy and European monarchs, including Charlemagne, Gregory VII, and

7.34 Demonstrate understanding of the conflict and cooperation between the Papacy and European monarchs, including Charlemagne, Gregory VII, and 7.34 Demonstrate understanding of the conflict and cooperation between the Papacy and European monarchs, including Charlemagne, Gregory VII, and Emperor Henry IV. (H, P) Term Hint Definition Excommunicate

More information

Chapter 8 Lesson Reviews

Chapter 8 Lesson Reviews Chapter 8 Lesson Reviews Question 1. How do you think the division of the Christian church into clergy and laity in response to Roman persecution helped them spread their beliefs? 2. Use your notes to

More information

The High Middle Ages

The High Middle Ages Copyright 2003 by Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ. All rights reserved. Chapter 9, Section World History: Connection to Today Chapter 9 The High Middle Ages

More information