Differences between the Western Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire.
100
__________ made communication ineffective in Rome and as a result defending or governing the empire proved to be difficult.
What is the large size.
100
Early Christians __________ shared their message about Jesus with the world. Because of their efforts, Christianity spread quickly in many Roman communities.
Who are Peter and Paul.
100
Convinced it was too big for one person to rule this emperor divided the Empire in half.
Who is Diocletian.
100
The society that developed in the eastern Roman Empire after the west fell.
What is the Byzantine Empire.
100
In the Western Roman Empire __________ led the Church, and the emperor led the government.
What are Popes and Bishops.
200
When the Romans stopped making __________ to the Goths they destroyed Rome.
What are payments.
200
Some Roman emperors feared that Christianity could cause unrest in the empire, as a result __________ .
Christianity was banned.
200
One of the most powerful of all the German Kings he built a huge Kingdom in Gaul.
Who is Clovis.
200
Pictures made with pieces of colored stone or glass.
What are mosaics.
200
In the Byzantine Empire __________ led the church and the government.
Who are the Emperors.
300
__________ became common place in Rome and officials used threats and bribery to achieve their goals.
What is corruption.
300
The banning of Christianity led to __________ and Christians were often forced to meet in secret.
What is persecution.
300
Leader of the Huns.
Who is Attila.
300
The decay of people's values.
What is corruption.
300
The main language of the Western Roman Empire was __________ .
What is Latin.
400
In the face of corruption many wealthy citizens ___________ for their country estates.
What is left Rome.
400
The Bishop of Rome, also known as the __________ , became the most honored of all the empires bishops.
Who is the Pope.
400
Emperor best known for reuniting the old Roman Empire.
Who is Justinian.
400
People who had the right to participate in Rome's government.
What is a citizen.
400
The main language of the Byzantine Empire was _________ .
What is Greek.
500
As wealthy citizens abandoned Rome and the population decreased __________ soared.
What are taxes.
500
Emperor __________ covered to Christianity and removed all bans against it's practice.
Who is Constantine.
500
Smart and powerful, __________ helper her husband, Justinian, rule effectively.
Who is Theodora.
500
The split between the eastern and western Christians in Europe lead to the formation of the __________ .
What is the Orthodox Church.
500
Emperor Justinian organized all the laws into a legal system called __________ . By simplifying Roman law, this code helped guarantee fair treatment for all.