Empire
The Eastern Roman Empire became known as the
Byzantine Empire
Body of aristocrats who advised rulers
Senate
Which theory mentions tree rings, climate change, and deforestation?
Environmental change
First emperor of Rome
Augustus Caesar
Rome was founded around what year?
753 BCE
Temporary ruler during emergencies
Dictator
The Goths defeated Rome at which battle in 378 CE
Battle of Adrianople
Roman leader who crossed the Rubicon
Julius Caesar
Common citizens of Rome
Plebeians
The Roman Republic’s principle of preventing one branch from becoming too powerful is called
checks and balances
Which theory highlights the empire’s sheer size and weak borders?
Overexpansion
Young emperor deposed in 476 CE
Romulus Augustus
The Diocletian Reforms temporarily stabilized Rome by
Dividing the empire and reorganizing the military
Officials in charge of public works and festivals
Aediles
Which theory points to poor emperors and corruption?
Corruption and bad leadership
Emperor who adopted Christianity and founded Constantinople
Constantine
Barbarian invasions are most associated with which event?
Fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE
Two leaders elected yearly who led the army and government
Consuls
Which theory includes Christianity and loss of civic pride?
Social decay
The Diocletian Reforms created the system known as the
Tetrarchy