Rome's Decline
The period of peace in Rome was called the _______________________.
What is the Pax Romana?
Emperor Constantine established this new Capital, which would go on to be the Capital of the growing Byzantine Empire.
What is Constantinople?
This Jewish region was where Christianity first began.
What is Judaea?
This Emperor first made Christianity legal.
Who is Constantine?
The Great Schism created two churches: The Byzantine Church and _______________________.
What is Roman Catholic.
Roman currency lost value, causing this problem.
What is Inflation?
Over time, the Byzantine Empire became less Roman and more _____________.
What is Greek?
This Apostle is frequently credited as having started the church in Rome.
Who is Peter?
This Roman Emperor made Christianity the official religion of Rome.
Who is Theodosius?
These religious images are often debated in the church.
What are Icons?
This Emperor divided the Roman Empire into four parts.
Who is Diocletian?
This Emperor created a famous law code, which would become the model for future laws.
Who is Justinian?
This Apostle traveled widely and set up many churches.
Who is Paul?
The Church leader just below archbishop in the hierarchy is...
What is a Bishop?
The Leader of the Roman Catholic Church is ________________.
Who is The Pope?
This Emperor moved the capital to Constantinople.
Who is Justinian?
What is the name of the decorative art made of small colored pieces of glass or stone?
What are Mosaics?
This teacher said "Love God and love your neighbor."
Who is Jesus?
What is the title of a high church leader of a major city, like Rome or Constantinople?
What is a Patriarch?
This missionary created the Cyrillic alphabet.
Who is Cyril?
This German leader overthrew the last Roman emperor.
Who is Odoacer?
What is Justinian's Code?
Christians often settled near water for easier _________________.
What is Travel?
Constantine saw a vision of this important symbol before battle.
What is a Cross?
Thes religious men often live in monasteries.
Who are Monks?