Roman Empire
Who was the leader of the Visigoths when they attacked Rome?
Alaric
What was the heresy that caused conflict between Christians throughout the Roman Empire (opposed to orthodox Christianity)?
Arianism
Who is credited with converting much of Ireland to Christianity?
Which king of Persia was known for tearing the shoulders of his enemies?
Shapur II
How thin is the gold leaf used on Byzantine icons?
As thin as a hair
Before the Roman Empire began to crumble, what kind of people were the only ones allowed to be emperors?
Roman citizens (not barbarians)
Who did Pope Leo the Great meet outside of Rome and convince not to sack the city?
Attila the Hun
What tribe of people kept invading Eastern and Southern Britain?
What country between Persia and the Roman Empire did they fight over constantly?
Armenia
What is the difference between Roman arches and Gothic arches?
Roman arches are rounded, while Gothic arches come to a point in the center
What was the main point of the Theodosian Decrees?
To ban paganism and encourage Christianity
Who did Pope Gregory the Great send as a missionary to Britain?
Augustine of Kent
What was the nickname of Niall, king of Ireland?
Niall of the Nine Hostages
Zamasb takes the Persian throne from his brother Kavadh and banishes him to what building?
The Fortress of Oblivion
What famous Mosque did the Muslims build in Jerusalem?
The Dome of the Rock
What were Constantine's three sons named?
Constantine II, Constans, and Constantius
What was the name of St. Benedict's monastery?
Monte Cassino
Name one of the tribes that lived north of Hadrian's Wall
The Picts or the Caldones
What important Christian relic did the Persians take from Jerusalem when they took over the city?
The True Cross
What famous church did Justinian build in Constantinople?
The Hagia Sophia
Who takes over Italy from Odovacer and pronounces himself as the first "King of Italy"?
Theoderic the Ostrogoth
Why did Ambrose excommunicate Emperor Theodosius?
Theodosius ordered the killing of dozens of people after a Roman magister militum was attacked.
Which Britain king lives on in the legend of King Arthur?
Ambrosius Aurelianus
Arcadius entrusts his son Theodosius II to the guardianship of which Persian king?
Yazdegerd I
What material is used as the black lines between the glass pieces in a stained glass picture?
Lead