Geography
Christianity
The Pax Romana
Which Emperor was that???
Why did Rome Fall?
200

The (1) Capital of the Western Roman Empire, and (2) Capital of the Eastern Roman Empire before it was renamed 

What is, Rome, and Byzantium?
200

Christianity shares many beliefs and stories with this faith, which many of the early followers, including Jesus, were followers of. 

What is, Judaism?

200

While Augustus was a successful leader and the Pax Romana was a Golden Age, this was the major issue among the Emperors.

What is, there was no established plan of succession?
200

Wrote the Meditations, a very influential stoic text 

Who is, Marcus Aurelius? (Five Good Emperors)

200

In the face of economic crises and administration breakdowns of the Empire, Emperor Diocletian made this notable reform/change to the Empire

What is, he split the Empire in two?

400

A kingdom of people that invaded the Roman Empire in Britain 

Who are, the Jutes, or Angles, or Saxons?

400

Responsible for spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire, utilizing the effectiveness of Roman Roads

Who is, Paul?
400
To provide the Roman people with free games, entertainment, grain, and water, to keep them happy and most important... distracted. 
What is, Bread and Circuses?
400

The Siege of Jerusalem and Pompeii

Who is, Titus? (Flavian Dynasty)

400

The Empire faced devastating external invasions from this term for 'outsiders'

Who are, Barbarians?
600

The directions of Roman Expansion in order from the founding of Rome

What are, Central, West, East, and North?

600

The first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity

Who is, Constantine the Great?

600

Brought fresh water to Rome from mountain reservoirs far away, well known today for their beautiful arches 

What are, Aqueducts?

600

First 'defensive' minded Emperor, known for a wall blocking out northern barbarians in Britain

Who is, Hadrian? (Five Good Emperors)

600
It's believed this caused a decline in traditional Roman values and the powerful and useful beliefs that the Roman Emperor was divine 

What was, the rise in Christianity?

800

The city where Julius Caesar consulted with Cleopatra's astronomers to ultimately create the new Roman Calendar, similar to the one we use today with the month of July. 

What is, Alexandria?

800

Signed into law by a Roman Emperor, it officially legalized Christianity and ended any further persecution of the faith and its followers

What is, the Edict of Milan?

800

Two 'crazy' Emperors who cared mostly about themselves, wealth, and extravagance rather than ruling fairly and justly. But even though they were 'crazy,' Rome ran pretty smoothly... 

Who are, Nero and Caligula? (Julio-Claudian Emperors)
800

The last 'conquering' Emperor, ruling over Rome at it's larges territorial extent and creating orphanages along the borders

Who is, Trajan?

800

They pushed Germanic tribes eastward into borders of the Western Roman Empire 

What are, the Huns?
1000

One of the Empire's greatest military policy mistakes was incorporating these paid Germanic people into the Roman legions, leading to a loss in loyalty 

Who are, mercenaries? 

1000

Made Christianity the official Religion of the Roman Empire in 380 AD

Who is, Theodosius?

1000

Private army for the Emperor established by Augustus, it was used for threats, and on occasion, actually assassinated the Emperor. 

What is, the Praetorian Guard?

1000

Created the precedent for the next hundred plus years that an able and successful military general is the only person eligible to be Emperor

Who is, Nerva?

1000

In 476 he ousted the Emperor of Rome and became the first Germanic ruler of Rome, essentially ending the Western Roman Empire permanently 

Who is, Odoacer?