Understanding the Role of Christianity in the Fall of Rome
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the influence of Christianity during the decline of the Roman Empire, focusing on key vocabulary and concepts.
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Understanding the Role of Christianity in the Fall of Rome
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts
Source A: Excerpt from a Roman historian
'The rise of Christianity brought profound changes to Roman society. As Christianity spread, it challenged traditional Roman religious beliefs and social structures, causing tensions that contributed to the weakening of the empire.' Provenance: Historical summary written by Procopius, 6th century.
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Define the term 'Christianity' as it relates to the Roman Empire. (2 marks)
[2 marks]2.
Explain what is meant by 'religious tensions' in the context of Christianity's spread in Rome. (3 marks)
[3 marks]3.
Outline the significance of Constantine's Edict of Milan in 313 AD. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Compare the roles of Christianity before and after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. (5 marks)
[5 marks]5.
Analyse how Christianity might have contributed to the weakening of the Roman Empire. (6 marks)
[6 marks]6.
Write a brief explanation of how the spread of Christianity changed Roman society. (3 marks)
[3 marks]7.
Outline the main reasons why Christianity gained popularity in the Roman Empire. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Compare the perspectives of Roman traditionalists and Christians regarding the fall of Rome. (5 marks)
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