Ch6s345Historical Terms
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- geocentric
- the earth is the center of the universe (Ptolemy)
- Synoptic gospels
- present similar, but not identical info. (Mathew, Mark,Luke)
- Patriarch
- hononary title given to bishop sof Rome, Antioch, Alexandria, Jerusalem, and constantinople. they exercized authority over other bishops
- Aqueduct
- bridgelike stone structures that brought water from the hills into Roman cities
- Heresy
- Beliefs said to be contrary to official Church teachings
- Civil Law
- applied to Rome's citizens; "Ius Civile"
- Martyr
- people willing to die for their religion
- Pantheon
- gods of a people
- Zealots
- called for Jewish rebellion against Rome to re-establish independant Isreal They resisted Romans for 3 years, and would rather kill themselves then be caught
- Scapegoat
- blamed for others troubles( christians were)
- Law of Nations
- international law that emerged as Rome expanded, and applied to all people under Roman rule; based on Human reason; "Ius entium"
- Apostle
- "a person sent forth"(cheif was peter)
- Messiah
- anointed king sent by God, who would soon appear to lead the Jewish people to freedom
- Mosaic
- picture made from chips of colored stone or glass
- Satire
- makes fun of
- Parables
- short stories used by Jesus to tesch a lesson
- Frescoes
- Depicted scenes from Roman literature and daily life