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The Reign of Emperor Constantine the Great Fact-Matching Game

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Explore the fascinating time period of The Reign of Emperor Constantine the Great – 306 AD to 337 AD through our interactive game!

  • Uncover the political intrigue and power struggles of the Roman Empire
  • Experience the religious changes and conflicts during this time
  • Delve into the military campaigns and conquests that shaped the era

Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • Constantine the Great was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity.
  • Constantine issued the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, which granted religious tolerance to Christians in the Roman Empire.
  • Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Byzantium, which he renamed Constantinople.
  • Constantine convened the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, which established the Nicene Creed and standardized Christian beliefs.
  • Constantine defeated his co-emperor Licinius in 324 AD, becoming the sole ruler of the Roman Empire.
  • Constantine issued the Edict of Thessalonica in 380 AD, declaring Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.
  • Constantine built the Arch of Constantine in Rome to commemorate his victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge.
  • Constantine was baptized on his deathbed by Eusebius of Nicomedia.
  • Constantine established the Sunday Sabbath as a day of rest and worship for Christians.
  • Constantine implemented various reforms in the Roman Empire, including the minting of a new gold coin called the solidus.
  • Constantine was known for his military campaigns against the barbarian tribes on the Roman Empire's borders.
  • Constantine married Fausta, the daughter of Emperor Maximian, and had several children with her.
  • Constantine was a patron of the Christian Church and commissioned the building of many churches in the Roman Empire.
  • Constantine's reign marked a turning point in Roman history, as Christianity became increasingly influential in the empire.
  • Constantine's vision of a cross in the sky before the Battle of Milvian Bridge is a famous legend associated with his conversion to Christianity.
  • Constantine issued laws protecting the rights of Christian clergy and exempting them from certain civic duties.
  • Constantine promoted the growth of Christianity by granting privileges to Christian leaders and supporting the construction of churches.
  • Constantine's mother, Helena, is credited with discovering the True Cross in Jerusalem during a pilgrimage.
  • Constantine's reign was marked by political instability and conflicts with rival claimants to the throne.
  • Constantine died in 337 AD and was succeeded by his three sons, who divided the Roman Empire among themselves.

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