Rise of Rome
Rome transitioned from a republic to what?
An Empire
What is the name for the 200 years of peace and prosperity that began under Augustus?
The Pax Romana
How many pillars of the third century crisis were there?
3
The name of the emperor whose death ended the Third Century Crisis and divided the empire
Diocletian
Who divided the Roman Empire to make it easier to rule
Diocletian
What is the term and political system for a power held by the people through elected representatives?
Republic
What year did the Pax Romana begin?
27 BCE
Identify a military issue that occurred during the Third Century Crisis
Civil War
Barbarian Invasions
What emperor legalized Christianity?
Constantine
What was the solution to fund the constant rising cost of military campaigns?
Overly tax citizens
The Romans based many of their traditions on which group of people?
The Greeks
What year did the Pax Romana end?
180 CE
Identify a economic issue that occurred during the Third Century Crisis
Money lost its value = Inflation
Trade collapse
Cyprian Plague
Who made Christianity the official religion of Rome?
Theodosius
What were the 2 rival empires the Constantine divided Rome into?
The Western Empire and the Eastern Empire
Who was the first emperor of Rome, before Augustus? (HINT: He was the uncle of Augustus)
Julius Caesar
Under which emperor did Rome reach its peak during this time period?
Trajan
Identify a political issue that occured during the Third Century Crisis
rapid emperor turnover
empire split into 3 rival states
What legalized Christianity?
Edict of Milan
What were the names of the three tribes of barbarians that invaded the Roman Empire?
The Visigoths, the Vandals, and the Huns
Name of the first Roman Emperor
Augustus (Octavian)
How many years did the Pax Romana last?
200
What caused a large percentage of the population to die during the Third Century Crisis
Cyprian Plague
What year was the Tetrarchy established?
293 CE
Which barbarian group was responsible for sacking, or destroying Rome?
The Visigoths and Vandals