Vocabulary
This term refers to changes made to improve a system or government.
What are reforms?
This problem weakened Rome in the 200s C.E. along with invasions and disease.
What is political instability or economic problems?
This Roman emperor moved the capital to Constantinople.
Who was Constantine?
Jesus’ followers believed this happened after his death.
What is the Resurrection?
Roman roads helped Christianity spread by allowing ______.
What is travel and communication?
These are small pieces of colored glass or stone used to create religious artwork.
What are mosaics?
This group invaded Roman territory and was treated unfairly by Rome.
Who were the Visigoths?
Constantinople’s location was important because it controlled ______.
What are trade routes?
The Jewish people reacted to Roman rule with ______.
What is resistance or rebellion?
This emperor supported Christianity and helped it spread.
Who was Constantine?
These people are recognized by the Church for living holy lives.
Who are saints?
This language spoken by the Romans still influences English today.
What is Latin?
This emperor tried to reunite the Roman Empire and create a law code.
Who was Justinian?
This group rebelled violently against Roman rule in Judaea.
Who were the Zealots?
Despite persecution, Christianity spread because ______.
What is strong faith, hope, or a message of salvation?
This term means Jesus rising from the dead.
What is the Resurrection?
These Roman ideas influenced modern U.S. government and law.
What are laws, citizenship, or representative government?
Justinian’s achievements did not last because ______.
What is weak leadership after his death or lack of strong successors?
This parable teaches love and compassion for all people.
What is the Parable of the Good Samaritan?
This disagreement helped cause division in the Christian Church.
What is the use of icons or authority of the pope?
This word refers to a religious community where monks or nuns live.
What is a monastery?
This was NOT the only reason Rome fell—it was one of many problems.
What is foreign invasion?
This culture had the strongest influence on the Byzantine Empire.
What is Christianity?
Jesus’ teachings focused on love, forgiveness, and ______.
What is helping others or loving one’s neighbor?
Monks and nuns helped medieval Europe by ______.
What is preserving knowledge, helping the poor, or educating others?