Fall of Rome and Rise of Christianity

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Across
  1. 1. of Milan Agreement in 313 CE that allowed Christians to practice their religion freely.
  2. 5. Followers of Jesus who spread his teachings.
  3. 7. Cruel treatment because of someone's religious beliefs.
  4. 8. Religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
  5. 11. City where Jesus was crucified and an important place in Christianity.
  6. 12. Sacred book of Christianity.
  7. 13. One of Jesus' closest apostles who helped lead the early Christian Church.
Down
  1. 2. City that became the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.
  2. 3. Structure built to carry water to Roman cities.
  3. 4. Religious teacher whose followers founded Christianity.
  4. 6. Roman emperor who supported Christianity and legalized its practice.
  5. 8. Dishonest behavior by people in power.
  6. 9. A rise in prices that weakened Rome's economy.
  7. 10. Missionary who helped spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
  8. 13. Leader of the Roman Catholic Church.