Rome
Name two reasons the Western Roman Empire fell
Religious discourse, too large, mismanagement, etc
T or F
The Byzantine Empire is Western Rome.
F
Who was the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity?
Constantine
What happened in 395 AD?
The Roman Empire split.
What is Geography?
The study of Earth, its lands, features, inhabitants, and natural phenomena.
What is an aqueduct?
Artificial channel used to transport clean water to a city, town, or farm.
What Greek city did Constantine move the capital to in 330 AD?
Byzantium
What year did Justinian begin his reign?
527 AD
What happened in 476 AD?
The fall of the Western Roman Empire
What are two geographical advantages living in ancient Rome?
Mention of any seas/bodies of water. Good location for trade. Good soil. Great mountain and sea barriers for defense.
What type of inhabitants lived in Rome in 753 BCE?
Refugees, criminals, outcasts.
What was Justinian's greatest build?
The Hagia Sophia
How many Emperors reigned in 193 CE?
5
What happened in 410 AD?
The Visigoths raided/ravaged Rome
What is a peninsula?
Land surrounded by body of water on 3 sides
Define Pax Romana
Two century period of peace and economic prosperity across Roman Empire, starting around 27 BCE-180 CE (AD).
What is Justinian's Code?
Laws Justinian clarified, made more clear from the Roman Empire
Who was Justinian's wife?
Empress Theodora
What span of years was the Pax Romana?
27 BCE-180 CE
What strait is the Byzantine Empire along?
Bosphorus strait
Name 4 different cultures that were included in the Roman culture in the Roman Empire
Jews, Gauls, Greeks, Syrians, Celts, Egyptians
How long did the Byzantine Empire last after the fall of Western Rome?
A thousand years
Which emperor reigned during the Byzantine Empire's first golden age?
Justinian I
What year did the final Emperor of the united Roman Empire end his reign?
395 AD
What was the Silk Road?
Massive ancient network of Asian trade routes