Vocabulary
a soldier for hire
mercenary
people who believe that Jesus is god, there are many different kinds of this religion
Christian
Name an economic problem that led to Rome's collapse
could be many answers... but, lack of food, farmland destroyed, high taxes, etc.
The title of the absolute ruler of the Byzantine Empire
Emperor
an invention, building material you can pour to build things
concrete
a picture made from tiny pieces of colored stone
mosaic
they dress all in black and wear black eye makeup and stuff, they also invaded and toppled Rome
Goths
Name a political problem that led to Rome's collapse
There could be many different answers... the size was too big, corruption, less informed citizens, etc.
The Hagia Sophia has been these 3 things in its history
Church, Mosque, Museum
An invention, they are used everyday and allow people to travel easily
roads
a long poem about a hero’s adventures
epic
people who move from place to place, they don't have a permanent home
nomads
Name a military problem that led to Rome's collapse
There could be many different answers... mercenaries, disloyal soldiers, lack of discipline, etc.
What year did Constantinople fall to the Ottomans?
1453
name all the romance languages you can, points for each one named!
Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian
the leader of the Catholic church
Pope
The city of Constantinople was named after him
Constantine!
the Roman Empire splits into 2, what were they?
East and West
The new religion that takes over Constantinople after the fall of Christianity
Islam
the best food ever, known to be from Italy and Rome
Pizza!
an invention that brought water to cities.
aqueducts
began to rebuild Constantinople, which had suffered much damage from a revolt. He rebuilt the city walls. He also built schools, hospitals, law courts, and churches. The most famous church was Hagia Sophia
Justinian!
What Ottoman leader brings upon the end of the Byzantine Empire?
Mehmet the Conqueror or Mehmet II
The Christian Church divides in two, what were they?
Roman Catholic, Orthodox (Eastern)
Based on landmass, it is the smallest country in the world, it is inside the city of Rome, it is where the head of the Catholic Church lives
Vatican City