Rome
Where was the Roman Republic Located
Italian Peninsula
Which previous empire split into two creating the Byzatine
Roman
What disease wiped out 1/3 of Europe's population
Black Death/Plague
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Italian Peninsula
Where did the Ottoman people originate
Turkey/Anatolia
What form of government was the Roman republic
A republic
Which emperor created laws and codes
Justinian
What social and economical system was present during the Middle Ages
Feudalism
What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?
Roman and Greek ideas that were lost
Constantinople was changed to this name
Istanbul
What was Pax Romana
Roman Peace/Golden Age
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire
Constantinople
What was the purpose of the plague doctor uniform
To keep miasma/bad air
What famous artist and inventor was deemed a Renaissance Man
Leonardo Da Vinci
How did the Ottomans travel quickly
Horses
What was the legend story behind the founding of Rome
Romulus and Remus story
Why was Constantinople so important
Central to trade
Who was at the very bottom of Feudalism
Serfs/Peasants
What invention provided books for cheap
Printing press
Who was the Sultan
The leader/emperor/king of the Ottoman Empire
How did Julius Ceaser become well known throughout the Rome?
War hero
What was the Hagia Sofia
A Church modified into a Mosque
Why did Rome fall?
High taxes, political corruption, and barbarians
What is humanism
a progressive and non-religious worldview
Elite fighting force. Protects the Sultan