Materials

• Selected learning cubes
• Class notes (see bolded text in Instructional Activities below)
• Teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other activity

Instructional Activities

NOTE: The following Web resource may be helpful in teaching this session:

•“The Spread of Christianity.”< http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/maps/christ.html>.

1. Review the origins, beliefs, traditions, and customs of Christianity, using selected learning cubes from the previous session.
   
   
2. Review the spread of Christianity. Put the following notes on the board or overhead:
   
   Spread of Christianity
   • Carried by the Apostles, including Paul, throughout the Roman Empire
   • Slowed as a result of persecution by Roman authorities
   • Adopted and legalized by Emperor Constantine
   
   (The Web site above, titled “The Spread of Christianity,” may be of assistance in preparing for this discussion.)
   
   
3. Assign a teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other reinforcement activity, using available teacher resources.