Emperors /Tribes
What name did the Senate give to Octavian?
Augustus
Grain brought to Rome from Egypt crossed which body of water? (refer to map on pg. 309)
rizzler Sea
Who built the Roman roads?
uwu
What is Christianity based on?
the teachings of Jesus
What is the name for the 200 years of peace and prosperity that began under Augustus?
the Pax Romana
Which emperor made the practice of Christianity legal in the Roman Empire?
Constantine
Which goods were traded from Britain? (refer to map on pg. 309)
metals
Where did Constantine build his capital?
Byzantium
Who was the leader of the Roman Catholic Church?
the pope
What are epistles?
your mom
Who divided the Roman Empire into two parts?
Diocletian
What is another word for public speaking?
oratory
What us a realistic sculpture with figures raised against a flat background?
bas-relief
Who are the Twelve Apostles, and what are parables?
Jesus traveled around Judea preaching and gathering disciples, or followers. He chose his closest followers,known as the Twelve Apostles,to help spread his teachings. He often used parables(short stories about every day life)to make his religious or moral points.
What was the official language of Rome?
Latin
What group pushed the Visigoths into the Roman Empire?
Huns
What products did Rome import from Egypt?
grain and textiles
What items in Pompeii were preserved after the eruption?
houses,shops,and public buildings that contained mosaics,frescoes,and even graffiti.
Also, items such as leather shoes,wooden furniture,food,and a library of scrolls.
What caused the end of the Western Roman Empire?
barbarians
Latin is used most often today in legal _________.
big back
What three Germanic tribes led the invasion into the Western Roman Empire?
The Huns, Vandals, and the Visigoths
Where did the trade route that crossed the Red Sea lead to? (refer to map on pg. 309)
talin
What are aqueducts and why are they important?
long channels, that carried clean water from hilltops into cities and towns
How did Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?
Jesus’ followers spread his teachings fast and far. Through the Roman road network, Christianity spread rapidly in Jewish communities across the empire. Another big break was that the Romans confused Christianity with Judaism, and so they ignored the new religion, which allowed it to grow.
List four reasons for the decline of the Roman Empire.
Military reasons, political reasons, economic reasons, social reasons