Theodosius I

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the full name?Flavius Theodosius Augustus
2. What is the reign as sole emperor?394 AD – 395 AD
3. Who was Theodosius I?He was the last emperor who ruled both the East and West of the Roman Empire. He became emperor in 379 AD and was the only one to rule the whole empire at once.
4. Why did Theodosius I make Christianity the official religion?He wanted to unite the empire and gave Christianity the official status with the Edict of Thessalonica in 380 AD. This made all people follow the faith of the Bishop of Rome and Alexandria and stopped other religions.

Nicene Christianity: The form of Christianity affirmed at the First Council of Nicaea, emphasizing the divinity of Jesus Christ.
Paganism: A broad term for polytheistic religions, particularly those practiced in the Roman Empire before the dominance of Christianity.
Codex Theodosianus: An official compilation of the laws of the Roman Empire issued by Theodosius II, building on his father's work.
Byzantine Empire: The continuation of the Roman Empire in the East, with its capital at Constantinople, flourishing from the 4th to the 15th century.