Western Roman Empire's Downfall
Heavy taxes, inflation, and poor harvests hurt the __________.
Roman economy
Which Roman emperor split the Roman empire into two halves, west and East?
Emperor Diocletian
This governing body, led by two elected officials, ruled Rome after the monarchy, balancing power and preventing one person from becoming too strong
Roman Republic
Which Roman province did Christianity originate?
Judea
After the Western Roman Empire fell, what period did Europe enter?
The Middle Ages
Why did the people have less faith in their leaders?
Due to frequent changes in leadership and corruption.
What branch of Christianity formed in the Eastern Roman Empire?
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
These wealthy landowners were the ruling class, while the common citizens, who eventually gained more rights, were known as these.
Patricians (rich) and Plebeians (commoners).
A monotheistic religion based on Jesus of Nazareth, seen as Messiah and Son of God
Christianity
This part of the Roman Empire, known as Byzantium continued on Roman tradition for another 1000 years.
Eastern Roman Empire
The Roman army became less loyal and hired _____________.
people from outside the empire
Crusaders sacked and destroyed most of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire.
The Sack of Constantinople 1204
He famously crossed the Rubicon, declared himself "dictator for life," and was assassinated by senators in 44 BCE, paving the way for empire.
Julius Caesar
Which Roman emperor persecuted Christians the most?
Emperor Diocletian
This is known as the new capital of the Roman empire after the Western Roman Empire fell.
Constantinople (Istanbul today)
Who was the last Roman emperor in the Western Roman Empire?
Romulus Augustulus
This Roman emperor created the Justinian code
Emperor Justinian
Who was the first Roman emperor after the Roman Republic ended?
Augustus Caesar (Octavian)
How and why did Christianity spread?
Roman roads
Trade networks
Appealing messages
During the Middle Ages ______.
New cultures and ideas started to form and people started to question old Roman traditions.
Which Germanic tribe was included in the "Sack of Rome" in 410 CE?
Visigoths
This group conquered the capital Constantinople in 1453, ending 1000 years of Roman traditions.
Ottoman Turks
What caused the end of the Roman Republic?
A series of civil wars.
Political corruption
Who was the first Roman emperor to legalize Christianity?
Constantine I
What formed on former Roman lands after the empire fell?
Various barbarian kingdoms such as the Franks and the Visigoths.