Roman Government
What is a republic?
A government in which people elect representatives
Which Roman structure helped people travel throughout the empire?
Roads
Where was the Byzantine Empire mainly located?
Around the eastern Mediterranean, with Constantinople as its capital
What does democracy mean?
The people have a role in choosing leaders or making decisions
Which Roman achievement carried fresh water to cities?
Aqueducts
What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
What is a constitution?
A set of basic rules for a government
What is one example of Roman cultural influence that still affects us today?
Roman law and the Latin language
What is an empire?
Several regions controlled by one central power
What two ideas are shown when citizens elect representatives and leaders must follow written rules?
Republic and constitutional government
What do roads, bridges, and aqueducts have in common?
They were Roman public works that helped connect and support the empire
What event split the Eastern and Western Christian Churches?
The Great Schism
How are a republic and democracy similar?
Both allow citizens to have a role in government and choosing leaders
What does the building of roads, bridges, and aqueducts suggest about Roman government?
It used organized public works to connect and support its empire
What was one reason for the Great Schism?
Disagreements over church authority, leadership, and religious practices between the Eastern and Western Churches