Early Rome
Life in the Empire
Christianity
Fall of the Empire
The Byzantines
100
Which event is typically regarded as the beginning of Rome?
Romans throwing out their last king.
100
This form of popular entertainment involved slave warriors battling often to the death.
Gladiators
100
Christianity began in this eastern province of the Roman Empire, taken over in 63 BCE.
Judea
100
Having a huge empire meant having a huge army. How was it paid for?
Taxes on Roman citizens
100
In 330 CE, Emperor Constantine moved the capital to what city?
Constantinople (formerly Byzantium)
200
This kind of government ruled Rome from around 500 BCE to around 44 BCE.
Republic
200
This piece of infrastructure helped transfer fresh, clean water to Romans across the empire.
Aqueducts
200
Monotheism means what in regards to religion?
The belief in one god
200
True or false: taxes became so high that individuals could no longer pay and went into poverty.
True
200
For what reasons did Constantine move the capital?
Easier to defend and the region was richer.
300
How did Rome deal with their Italian neighbors?
Taking them over.
300
After the republic's collapse, this office allowed an individual to rule the Roman Empire with total authority
Emperor
300
In your words, what does the term "gospel" mean?
An account or story about Jesus written by his followers.
300
This group of peoples continually pushed into Roman borders. By the 300s CE, they were now unstoppable.
Germanic Tribes
300
Aside being easy to defend, what geographic feature made Constantinople a great location?
Located where Europe and Asia meet.
400
This North African empire clashed repeatedly with Rome, causing a series of wars lasting nearly 140 years, and ending with this empire's complete destruction.
Carthage
400
This form of architecture was perfected by the Romans, allowing for larger structures to be built. 
Arch
400
Jesus often used this literary device to get messages across to his followers.
Parables
400
In 410 CE, this event occurred in Rome.
Sack of Rome (Germanic tribes invaded and looted the city)
400
Emperor Justinian ordered many new buildings constructed after what event?
A massive revolt started by a chariot race.
500
This Roman Army general believed only he could rule Rome and that the nation needed serious changes if it was to survive.
Julius Caesar
500
Every modern sports stadium in the world has been influenced by this construction.
Colosseum
500
In 313 CE, Emperor Constantine did what with Christianity?
Made Christianity legal in the Roman Empire (Edict of Milan)
500
In 476 CE, this important event occurred.
The last emperor in the west is forced off the throne. The Western Roman Empire was dead.
500
Why are Justinian's Codes important?
Gave rights to women, and is the basis of many laws in the world today.