The Glory That Was Rome
What was the leader of Rome called?
Emperor
What were the fierce, dangerous, blue-painted warriors of Britain called?
Celts
How did the Pope first hear about Britain?
What happened when the Roman Empire got too big for one ruler?
The Roman Empire was divided into two parts.
What problem was the Roman Empire having?
It was too large, it could not fight off invaders.
They memorized and sang stories that were never written down.
What did the Pope call the blond British boys?
Angels
What was the capital city of the Eastern Roman Empire called?
Constantinople
What are Barbarians?
invaders that didn't take baths, live in homes, or cook their food.
What do we call this time in English history?
Middle Ages or Dark Ages
Why did the Pope send Augustine to Britain?
To teach the people there about Christianity.
What did Theodora do before she became the empress?
She was a circus clown, an actress, and a wool spinner.
What were the two parts of the Roman Empire called?
Western & Eastern
Why do we call this time period the Dark Ages?
We call it the Dark Ages because the Angles and Saxons didn't write down any history or records.
Who were the monks?
Monks are men who spend their lives praying and studying the Bible instead of getting married.
Who did Theodora marry?
Justinian
Can you remember the name of one of the invading barbarian tribes?
Huns, Vandals, Goths, Visigoths, Ostrogoths
Do you remember what the kingdom of the Angles and Saxons became known as?
England
What is a monastery?
Place where the monks live together.
What happened to the Hagia Sophia in the riots?
It was destroyed.