Roman Vocabulary
What is the belief in many gods?
Polytheistic
Constantinople saw natural protection due to its location on what?
A peninsula
Who was the famous Roman that conquered Gaul, brought an army to Rome, declared himself dictator for life and was assassinated by the senate in 44 BCE?
Julius Caesar
After the fall of Kiev, which city eventually became the center of Russia?
Moscow
Where did Ms. Forhan go to college?
Central Michigan University or CMU
Who was the Carthagian leader that invaded Italy during the second Punic War and brought elephant over the alps?
Hannibal
What was the official capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
What were the body of laws in Rome?
12 Tables
What was Justinian's main goal?
Restore Rome to its glory
What is Ms. Forhan's favorite sport?
Football
What form of government did the Romans create?
Republic
What city was highly influenced by the Byzantine Empire?
Kiev
Who were the founders of Christianity?
Jesus and Paul
What were Justinian's Codes?
Body of civil laws and reference guide
What is Ms. Forhan's favorite food?
Spaghetti and meatballs
Who are the rich landowners that controlled most of Rome?
Patricians
What was the natural disaster that Justinian's Reign was affected by?
Plague
Why did the Romans fight Carthage in 3 wars?
To control the Western Mediterranean and trade
Which construction was named the most splendid church in all of the Christian world?
Hagia Sophia
What is Ms. Forhan's dogs name?
Harley
Who were the group of people that ruled Rome from Northern Italy before the Republic?
Etruscans
What was the body of civil law that was created for the Byzantine Empire called?
Justinian's Code
How were the Christians treated in the Roman Empire during this period?
They were persecuted by the government
Why was there a divide in the Christian Church?
Eastern Orthodox believed in the use of icons and the Roman Catholic Church did not.
How tall is Ms. Forhan?