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Define an Aqueduct
A pipe or raised channel built to carry water over a distance
What number does the Roman Numeral "IV" represent
The number 4
Define Decline
A breakdown of failure
What do historians consider the fall of Rome?
The beginning of the Middle Ages
Define Proverb
A popular saying meant to express something wise or true
Define the word Collapsed
To suddenly fail completely
Who was the emperor who moved his capital from Rome to Byzantium?
Constantine
Define document
A written work containing information
What was the official language of Rome?
Latin
Define the Roman Empire
An empire around 200 C.E. that spanned the Mediterranean
Define a Conflict
A disagreement of fight
What happened in the western half of the Roman Empire in 476 C.E.?
The last Roman emperor in the west was driven from his throne.
Define Empire
A large territory ruled by a single leader or government
What is an element of architecture used by Romans?
A dome
Define scribe
A person trained to write legal documents
Who is Constantine?
A Roman emperor in 330 C.E.
Why was the size of the Roman Empire a problem that contributed to the empire’s fall?
It was too big to keep safe
Define Mosaic
A picture made up of colored glass
What was Greco-Roman art influenced by?
Greece
Define Unique
One of a Kind
Define Corruption
A pattern of illegal activities by government officials
What does perish mean?
To pass away
Define Philosophy
The study of wisdom, knowledge and reality
What numeral does "III" represent
The number 3
Define technique
A specialized method to do something