Before the Roman Empire
What is the main reason Romans built good roads?
To help soldiers travel
How many continents did the Roman Empire cover?
What is 3
WHat two rituals or practices do most Christians follow?
What are communion/sacrament, resting on SUndays, Easter, Christmas
What are aqueducts used for?
Transporting water
What is a major fator in the decline of the Byzantine Empire?
Invaders
Name 2 core beliefs most Christians share?
God created the universe- the trinity is God, Jesus and the Holy Ghost, Jesus is both a God and a human
Who uses about the same alphabet as the Romans did?
What is We do
In what way did early Roman sculpture differ from anci
It was more ralistic.
WHat conclusion can you draw about Roman pride in their art from the way the displayed their art objects?
They put them on public display for everyone to enjoy.
What was the Colosseum used for?
Gladiatorial matches
How do we know Cicero was a great orator?
Other orators used his speeches as a model.
WHy did most Romans do more sea trade than on land?
What is "they are faster and safer?
WHat did the disciples do after Jesus'death?
They taught and spread Christianity throughout the world.
WHat is the currency of ROme
Lira-euro
Why did use of Icons anger iconoclasts?
They felt it was worshipping idols.
Jesus was part of what people by birth?
Jews
The Roman republic really fell when who defeated his rival, Pompey?
What is Julius Caesar
WHat was Justinian's impact on the Byzantine Empire?
The empire reached its largest size ever.
What was the great schism?
split into two churhes
Which Byzantine Emperor built Hagia Sophia?
Justinian
Which part of the scriptures told the story of Jesus' life and teachings?
What are the Gospels?
What are two factors that contributed to the decline of the Roan Empire?
What are frequent civil wars, depopulation from epidemics, slave uprising, lack of funds, invasions from other lands
What are the two differences between the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox church?
Roman Catholic headed by Pope spoke Latin
Eastern Orthodox headed by emperor spoke Greek
How did Caesar Augustus make the Roman Empire more stable?
He built more roads, encouraged trade, made one currency for the whole empire.