Ancient Rome
Name two reasons that Rome was deteriorating after 1,000 years.
Corrupt government, high taxes/inflation/unemployment, military decline, invasions by barbarian tribes.
What were the Dark Ages in Western Europe?
A time where war, disease, feudalism, and ignorance ran throughout Europe.
3 sides
How did the Byzantine Empire pat for its' strong Army?
Merchants and common people were taxed to provide for an army.
What was the name of the most famous city/capital during the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
What was the Dark Ages in the Eastern Empire?
Center of learning, major trade, philosophy, law code, architecture, medicine.
Europe, Africa, and Asia.
What cultures were blended in Byzantium?
Roman, Greek, Middle Easter, and Christian cultures.
How many years after it began did the Roman Empire crumble?
1,000 years
What prevented/slowed an invasion into Constantinople?
Water on three sides means they needed strong water force, and through land it was dangerous.
How many years did the Roman Laws of Justinian serve as a guiding force?
900 Years!
Why did the Byzantine Empire decline? Name 2 reasons.
The plague that started in 542 A.D. and came back every 8-10 years, The Crusades, Invasions.
What year did the Western Empire fall?
476 A.D.
What were the Justinian Institutes?
The textbook for law students
How many codes/laws were in Justinian Code?
5000 Roman Laws
Why was Constantinople a favorable location?
Favorable location for trade and defense; between Europe and Asia; brought great wealth.
What caused the new Capital from Rome to Constantinople?
Invasions led to a new capital.
What was the Justinian Novellae
New laws passed after 534 A.D
What was the Justinian Digest?
50 volumes of legal opinion
What about the Byzantine Empire made it have a strong government?
Strong laws helped emperors rule with absolute power. They controlled the State and the Church.