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Large farming estates
latifundia
Pax Romana directly translates to
Roman peace
The name of the Roman marketplace
Forum
steep rise in prices matching a decline in the value of money
inflation
This man ruled during the height of Byzantine power
Justinian
Why was it difficult for free Romans to find a job
Enslaved people made up most of the labor
Many Romans became extremely wealthy during this time period because of
Trade
Political leaders used this policy to gain support from the poor
Bread and circuses
Upon this emperor's death, the Roman empire was split into two
Theodosius
This structure was completed in 537 and was the religious center of the Byzantine Empire
Hagia Sophia
This general began paying landless Romans to serve in the military
Marius
Common currency system and a network of roads throughout the empire ___________________ Rome
unified
The freedoms a woman had depended on
wealth of the husband
Who was the last emperor of the Pax Romana
Marcus Aurelius
At the height of Byzantine power, they empire extended east to
The Arabian border
Who were the three members of the First Triumvirate
Crassus, Pompey, and Julius Caesar
These two emperors were known to be particularly cruel
Nero and Caligula
This gladiator led a slave rebellion in 73 B.C.E
Spartacus
This man deposed the 14 year old emperor marking the end of the Western Roman Empire
Odoacer
Theodora was an active participant in government and helped Justinian
choose government officials
What two reforms did Sulla make
Reduced power of tribunes
Gave the senate more responsibility
What was the role of a proconsul
To oversee a specific province
This scientist cut open the bodies of dead animals to study anatomy
Galen
During the decline of Roman many wealthy Romans stopped
paying taxes
This oval arena was used for chariot racing
Hippodrome