Geography
The (1) Capital of the Western Roman Empire, and (2) Capital of the Eastern Roman Empire before it was renamed
Christianity shares many beliefs and stories with this faith, which many of the early followers, including Jesus, were followers of.
What is, Judaism?
While Augustus was a successful leader and the Pax Romana was a Golden Age, this was the major issue among the Emperors.
Wrote the Meditations, a very influential stoic text
Who is, Marcus Aurelius? (Five Good Emperors)
In the face of economic crises and administration breakdowns of the Empire, Emperor Diocletian made this notable reform/change to the Empire
What is, he split the Empire in two?
A kingdom of people that invaded the Roman Empire in Britain
Who are, the Jutes, or Angles, or Saxons?
Responsible for spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire, utilizing the effectiveness of Roman Roads
The Siege of Jerusalem and Pompeii
Who is, Titus? (Flavian Dynasty)
The Empire faced devastating external invasions from this term for 'outsiders'
The directions of Roman Expansion in order from the founding of Rome
What are, Central, West, East, and North?
The first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity
Who is, Constantine the Great?
Brought fresh water to Rome from mountain reservoirs far away, well known today for their beautiful arches
What are, Aqueducts?
First 'defensive' minded Emperor, known for a wall blocking out northern barbarians in Britain
Who is, Hadrian? (Five Good Emperors)
What was, the rise in Christianity?
The city where Julius Caesar consulted with Cleopatra's astronomers to ultimately create the new Roman Calendar, similar to the one we use today with the month of July.
What is, Alexandria?
Signed into law by a Roman Emperor, it officially legalized Christianity and ended any further persecution of the faith and its followers
What is, the Edict of Milan?
Two 'crazy' Emperors who cared mostly about themselves, wealth, and extravagance rather than ruling fairly and justly. But even though they were 'crazy,' Rome ran pretty smoothly...
The last 'conquering' Emperor, ruling over Rome at it's larges territorial extent and creating orphanages along the borders
Who is, Trajan?
They pushed Germanic tribes eastward into borders of the Western Roman Empire
One of the Empire's greatest military policy mistakes was incorporating these paid Germanic people into the Roman legions, leading to a loss in loyalty
Who are, mercenaries?
Made Christianity the official Religion of the Roman Empire in 380 AD
Who is, Theodosius?
Private army for the Emperor established by Augustus, it was used for threats, and on occasion, actually assassinated the Emperor.
What is, the Praetorian Guard?
Created the precedent for the next hundred plus years that an able and successful military general is the only person eligible to be Emperor
Who is, Nerva?
In 476 he ousted the Emperor of Rome and became the first Germanic ruler of Rome, essentially ending the Western Roman Empire permanently