Rome
These two founded Rome.
Who are...Romulus and Remus?
This emperor was known for simplifying the roman laws to make them more understandable for the average Roman.
Who is...Justinian?
A political alliance in which three people ruled together.
What is...a triumvirate?
This is the capitol of the Byzantine Empire.
What is...Constantinople?
These conflicts were fought primarily over control of Carthage.
What are...the Punic Wars?
This period in Roman history came just before the Imperial Rome period.
What is...Republican Rome?
This emperor had a terrible reputation and allegedly killed his own mother.
Who is...Nero?
These warriors were often slaves who were forced to fight to the death in order to obtain their freedom.
Who are...Gladiators?
Justinian's wife.
Who is...Theodora?
This refers to the split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodoxy.
What is...the Great Schism?
The Roman toga was adopted from this civilization.
What are...the Etruscans?
This Emperor split the Roman Empire into the eastern and western empires and appointed 2 rulers for each section.
Who is...Diocletian?
Pope Leo IX and Michael Cerularius formally took away each other's right to church membership.
What is...excommunication?
This was the massive stadium in Constantinople used for chariot races and other public events.
What is...the Hippodrome?
When the Roman Empire split, this one became the Byzantine Empire.
What is...Eastern?
This was created by the Romans to maintain control over conquered lands and promote political and economic unity.
What is...the Roman Confederation?
This Roman leader is known for causing the end of the Roman Republic.
Who is...Julius Caesar?
This group was persecuted because they believed they were God's chosen people and thus should not pay taxes.
Who were...the Jews?
This person named Constantinople after himself.
Who is...Constantine?
This conflict occurred because of taxes Justinian placed on his subjects. It lasted for multiple days and 30,000 people were killed.
What are...the Nika Riots?
In what year did the Western Roman Empire fall apart after a series of events including plagues, civil wars, and invasions?
What is...476 AD?
This person is known as the first emperor of the Roman Empire.
Who is...Octavian?
This was a period of Rome's history marked by political stability and peace.
What is...Pax Romana?
The Byzantine Empire fell when this group invaded them in 1453.
Who are... the Ottomans?
This destroyed 1/3 of Rome and lasted about 9 days. Was also blamed on Christians.
What is...the Great Fire of Rome?