Flashcards › Early Christianity + Early Islam Review

Torah Old Testament Bible Old and New Testament Koran or Qur'an holy book of the Muslims Diaspora dispersal of Jews from Judea Constantine ended persecutions of Christians, reunited the empire Diocletian divided empire into Latin speaking west and Greek speaking east; the sun god told him that he didn't like that the Christians were growing so big, so Diocletian started an even harsher persecution of the Christians Theodosius accepted Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire Pontius Pilate ordered that Jesus was crucified heretic someone who disagrees with popular beliefs Mosque Muslim house of worship Muhammad founder of Islam, born in Mecca, was said to be messenger of Allah Shia type of Muslim that believes that relatives of Muhammad should be in power Sunni type of Muslim that believes that the Sunna is the most important Sunna Muhammad's example Allah god in Arabic Islam religion that was founded by Muhammad in Mecca; in Arabic it means submission to the will of Allah martyr someone who dies for a cause that they believe in Paganism the belief in many gods that have to do with earth, such as: wind, water, fire, rain, etc. Apostles Jesus' students, there were 12 Messiah savior Pax Romana means Roman Peace in Latin; period of 200 years when Rome was at its peak Muslim someone who is a follower of Islam; in Arabic means one who has submitted bedouins Arab nomads atheist someone who doesn't believe in any gods New Testament a record of Christ's teachings Jesus Christ founder of Christianity; born in Bethlehem; crucified at age 33, and began preaching Christianity at age 30; believed to be son of god and messiah Mecca birthplace of Muhammad; important trade city Medina once known as Yathrib; Muhammad went there after some of his followers were attacked in Mecca Hijrah the journey Muhammad took from Mecca to Yathrib(Medina)