Vocab
an independent city that governs itself and the surrounding territory
city-state
giant water channels that brought fresh water to cities
aqueducts
early Rome operated as what king of government?
republic
What is the name of the large amphitheater in Rome?
Colossuem
The original capital of the empire was in Rome, it was moved to Byzantium. What was the city renamed?
Constantinople
the blend of Greek nd Roman cultures
Greco-Roman
the ability to read and write
literacy skills
who held power in Rome?
wealthy male citizens
Roman art and philosophy were heavenly influenced by what other ancient culture?
Greek
When the empire split, which church went with the West? Which went with the East?
Roman Catholic Church- West
Eastern Orthodox Church- East
a group of male Roman citizens who discussed laws, approved government spending, and declared war on other lands
Senate
worshipping many gods
polytheistic
In the beginning, the Roman Empire did not have a single leader, they had 2...?
consuls
Who was the great emperor who granted Christianity recognition in the Roman Empire and even converted himself?
Constantine the Great
What were some contributing factors to the fall of the Roman Empire? Name 3...
rise of powerful military leaders, lessening value of Roman citizenship, lack of education, reduced communications, religious differences
Roman legal system
Corpus Juris Civilis
schism
a split
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus
What caused citizens to feel powerless in the empire?
widespread corruption, no steady work, lack of education
What were the set of Roman Laws displayed in the Forum?
The Twelve Tables
the leader of the Roman Catholic Church
pope
patriarchs
What were some inventions created during the Roman Empire? Name 3...
roads, aqueducts, board games, salons, gladiator games, etc.
What issues were cause by the rapidly expanding size of the empire?
lack of communication, unable to defend far off lands, citizens in border territories felt unheard
What were the tiny, colorful tiles of glass or stone used to create mosaics
tesserae