Locations
This location was the remnants of the Eastern Roman Empire
Byzantine Empire
Who "discovered" North America in 1492
Christopher Columbus
We currently use the Julian calendar, named after this Roman emperor
Julius Caesar
Vasco de Gama
India
Who were the Greeks fighting in the Persian War?
Persia
This location was discovered by European natives in 1492
North America
Who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire, establishing Christianity throughout the Byzantine Empire?
Theodosius
What is labeled as a 207 year long era of Roman peace that officially ends with the death of Marcus Aurelius
Pax Romana
Ferdinand Magellan
What church was the official church of the Western Roman Empire?
Roman Catholic Church
This country was the leader in the exploration game
Portugal
Who moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Byzantium
Constantine
Julius Caesar's nephew, who took the throne after his death, was born with the name Octavian. What name was given to him by the people of Rome and means "Exalted One"?
Augustus Caesar
Christopher Columbus
North America
What church was the official church of the Eastern Roman Empire?
Greek Orthodox Church
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This location marked the split between Asia and Europe
Constantinople, Byzantium, or Istanbul (All the same place)
Who split the Roman Empire into 2 separate halves?
Diocletian
How did Romans get clean water brought to them?
Aqueducts
Samuel de Champlain
Quebec, Canada
Where did the English settle their colonies?
Atlantic Coast of North America
India
Hernan Cortes
There are 3 months in our calendar named after Roman emperors. What are they?
Ponce de Leon
Florida to discover the fountain of youth
The trading of goods from the Old World and the New World that took place in the 15th and 16th centuries
The Columbian Exchange