Roman ACQUEducts were used to transport this substance
Water
These warlike tribes invaded the Roman Empire. The Romans could not understand their language, and they also had very long beards
Barbarians
The capital city of the Byzantine Empire was Constantinople. It was also called __[blank]__
To persecute means to hunt down and kill people for their __[blank]___
faith
This apostle was previously known as Saul, and he travelled the Roman Empire persecuting (hunting down) Christians. He converted, became an apostle, and changed his name to ___[blank]___.
Paul
The eastern Roman empire spoke Greek. Which LANGUAGE was spoken in the western half of the empire?
Latin
The city of Byzantium was built at the tip of a ___[blank]___
peninsula
The Romans were polytheists. By contrast, the Christians were ___[blanks]___
monotheists
What does "Pax Romana" translate to in English?
"Roman peace"
Name at least two correct (2) reasons why the Roman Empire collapsed.
Barbarian invaders, corruption, civil war, over-expansion (size), poor leadership
Religion: The western empire became Roman Catholic. The eastern empire became [blank] [blank].
Eastern Orthodox
What does the word "martyr" mean?
People who die for their faith
The Mediterranean Sea was located in the center of the Roman empire. That is why, in English, "Mediterranean" translates to this phrase
"Middle of the World"
After the Roman empire split into western and eastern halves, the Eastern half would survive and become THIS new empire, with a new name
The Byzantine Empire
List at least two (2) reasons why Byzantium's geography was advantageous.
easy to defend; easy to trade; surrounded by water; strong navy; only had to build city walls on one side; etc.
Saul was originally a Roman persecutor who chased down Christians. According to the Bible, he had a profound conversion experience, eventually changing his name to __[blank]___
Paul
State at least two (2) specific accomplishments of the Romans
Roads, concrete, aqueducts, laws, government, culture, art, sculpture, science, philosophy, languages, etc.
In order to save Rome, this emperor DIVIDED the empire into eastern and western halves. Name the EMPEROR.
Diocletian
The emperor below is named Justinian. His wife was the powerful empress, known as __[blank]___
Theodora
Which Roman emperor saw a cross in the sky, and then converted to Christianity? He later helped make Christianity the official religion of the entire empire.
Constantine.