Classroom Resource

Christianity from Judaism to Constantine/Crash Course World History

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

Overview

John Green teaches you the history of Christianity, from the beginnings of Judaism and the development of monotheism, right up to Paul and how Christianity stormed the Roman Empire in just a few hundred years. Along the way, John will cover Abram/Abraham, the Covenant, the Roman Occupation of Judea, and the birth, life, death, and legacy of Jesus of Nazareth. No flame wars! Let's keep the commentary civil.

**Sensitive: This resource contains material that may be sensitive for some students. Teachers should exercise discretion in evaluating whether this resource is suitable for their class.

Content Standards

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 8

SS10.8.3
Compare the development of early world religions and philosophies and their key tenets.

Unpacked Content

Vocabulary

Judaism
Diaspora
covenant
Greek gods
Hinduism
Buddhism
Roman gods
oracle
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Islam
Christianity
Zen
prophets
messiah
disciple
apostle
Darma
Karma
monotheism
polytheism
meditation
reincarnation
excommunicate
monastery
doctrine
parable
philosophies
tenets

Knowledge

Students know:

The origins, development, influence, spread, and cultural contributions of Judaism, Greek and Roman gods, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam.

Skills

Students are able to:

Identify locations on a map or globe.
Use maps to support conclusions about cultural groups.

Understanding

Students understand that:

The history, key tenets, and beliefs of early world religions and philosophies have influenced regional and world history.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/cb2369fd-7350-4d62-9e53-286c52099cb7…

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles

License

License Type

Custom

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Approved Date

2021-04-08

Curated by

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Learning Resource Type