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The Romans: what is the story of Christianity's rise?

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Why this, why now

In this unit, pupils learn about the history of early Christianity's changing fortunes: from a persecuted faith to the official religion of the Roman Empire. They also learn about three great centres of this religion: Western Europe, the Byzantine Empire, and the East African kingdom of Aksum.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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The Romans: what is the story of Christianity's rise?

In this unit, pupils learn about the history of early Christianity's changing fortunes: from a persecuted faith to the official religion of the Roman Empire. They also learn about three great centres of this religion: Western Europe, the Byzantine Empire, and the East African kingdom of Aksum.

6 lessons
  1. Early Christianity
  2. Early Christianity's story
  3. Constantine's conversion to Christianity
  4. Christianity in the Eastern Roman Empire
  5. Christianity in Western Europe
  6. The Christian Church in Aksum