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The two main churches in the Roman Empire were Latin or Western Christianity, which was the main church in the western part of the empire, and Greek or Eastern Christianity, which was the main church in the eastern part of the empire. Later they came to be called Catholic and Orthodox respectively.
There were also dissident Christian doctrines and churches. The main one was Arian Christianity, which was popular around the Roman Empire and with the Germanic peoples who invaded the western part Roman Empire (the Vandals, Sueves, Alans and Burgundians) and the Visigoths and Ostrogoths. It was a major challenge to mainstream Christianity (the two churches mentioned above). Within the Empire, this challenge was ended through persecution.
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In family life during roman times who was the head of the family?
the father
What empire was the birthplace of Christianity?
It began under the Roman Empire. At first, Rome was greatly intolerant of Christian belief, and some Emperors persecuted Christians ruthlessly. The Emperors Caligula and Nero used Christian captives as victims for the gladiatorial arenas, forcing them to fight each other or heavily armed gladiators, or to combat wild beasts. At other times, they were burned alive as human torches, or subjected to mass drownings. To be a Christian during such times was very dangerous- services of worship had to be held in secret, and anti-Christian laws were passed, similar to what happened to Jews in Hitler's Germany. However, as time went on, Christians came to be tolerated, and even respected for their bravery under persecution. Roman soldiers in particular admired the stoicism endured by Christian devotees under persecution, for they were battle-hardened men who recognised true courage when they saw it. Eventually, persecution ceased, the laws were repealed, and Christianity and the old Roman religions co-existed for a long time. Converts were free to change from one religion to another as they pleased, with more and more Romans becoming confirmed as Christian. The first Christian Emperor was Constantine I, who ruled from 306-37 AD; as time went on, and the old Roman Empire mutated into the Byzantine Empire, the vast majority of it's peoples became Christian. The old religions were never abolished or banned- they just faded from being practiced.
What was the long period of peace during Roman times?
Pax Romana=a.k.a Roman Peace
What did the byzantine empire contribute to the world?
The Byzantine Empire helped further civilization by keeping what the Greeks and Romans learnt alive during the Medieval times where much of it was lost in the West. They developed Orthodox Christianity.
Was the roman culture very popular during the middle ages?
happy happy happy times :)
Which major religion was born during a times when the roman empire was near it height?
Christianity was the major religion that was born during a time when the Roman Empire was near its height.
Was it acceptable to be christian in roman times?
Not until Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire
What is christianty in rome?
Christianity in Rome would still be Christianity. Back in the times of the Roman Empire, they believed in multiple gods.
Who owned Sicily during Roman times?
Carthage owned Sicily during roman times and she was scared they would overthrow her
When did Christianity spread to North America?
In 1600, with the first colonists of Mayflower, all strongly bigots.
When and why did trade by ship begin along the Rhine River?
trade along the river by ship had its beginning during Roman times.
What are Roman mathematics?
Roman mathematics refers to mathematics performed during Roman times, generally using Roman numerals and/or a Roman abacus.
Why were legal advisers were required during Roman times?
Legal advisers were required during Roman times for the same reasons that they are required today---a hodgepodge of laws and interpretations of those laws.Legal advisers were required during Roman times for the same reasons that they are required today---a hodgepodge of laws and interpretations of those laws.Legal advisers were required during Roman times for the same reasons that they are required today---a hodgepodge of laws and interpretations of those laws.Legal advisers were required during Roman times for the same reasons that they are required today---a hodgepodge of laws and interpretations of those laws.Legal advisers were required during Roman times for the same reasons that they are required today---a hodgepodge of laws and interpretations of those laws.Legal advisers were required during Roman times for the same reasons that they are required today---a hodgepodge of laws and interpretations of those laws.Legal advisers were required during Roman times for the same reasons that they are required today---a hodgepodge of laws and interpretations of those laws.Legal advisers were required during Roman times for the same reasons that they are required today---a hodgepodge of laws and interpretations of those laws.Legal advisers were required during Roman times for the same reasons that they are required today---a hodgepodge of laws and interpretations of those laws.
Was everyone allowed to vote during the early roman times?
no
What were two main reasons that Christianity spread during Roman times?
There was common language throughout most of the known world - Greek. Also the Romans had made a good net work of roads, which made travelling easier.
In family life during roman times who was the head of the family?
the father
What empire was the birthplace of Christianity?
It began under the Roman Empire. At first, Rome was greatly intolerant of Christian belief, and some Emperors persecuted Christians ruthlessly. The Emperors Caligula and Nero used Christian captives as victims for the gladiatorial arenas, forcing them to fight each other or heavily armed gladiators, or to combat wild beasts. At other times, they were burned alive as human torches, or subjected to mass drownings. To be a Christian during such times was very dangerous- services of worship had to be held in secret, and anti-Christian laws were passed, similar to what happened to Jews in Hitler's Germany. However, as time went on, Christians came to be tolerated, and even respected for their bravery under persecution. Roman soldiers in particular admired the stoicism endured by Christian devotees under persecution, for they were battle-hardened men who recognised true courage when they saw it. Eventually, persecution ceased, the laws were repealed, and Christianity and the old Roman religions co-existed for a long time. Converts were free to change from one religion to another as they pleased, with more and more Romans becoming confirmed as Christian. The first Christian Emperor was Constantine I, who ruled from 306-37 AD; as time went on, and the old Roman Empire mutated into the Byzantine Empire, the vast majority of it's peoples became Christian. The old religions were never abolished or banned- they just faded from being practiced.
