Famous Figures
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Vocabulary
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He was one of the most powerful generals of Rome. In 58 BC- 50 BC he conquered nearly all of Gaul.
Who is Julius Caesar?
100
A philosopher and a talented public speaker that tried to stop chaos in Rome's government
Who is Cicero?
100
This is the religion Jews believed in.
What was Judaism?
100
They are the source of raids on Rome; fierce warriors from Central Asia. First invaded southeastern Europe and then launched raids on nearby kingdoms
Who are the Huns
100
A compulsory contribution of money to a government during a time of war
What is Conscript?
200
He married Octavia, Octavian's sister, and divorced her. He later married Cleopatra and offended Octavian.
Who is Marc Antony?
200
Nowadays France, and is one of Caesar's most famous conquers of Europe
What is Gaul?
200
Type of execution in which a person is nailed to a cross
What is Crucifixion?
200
He is previously known as Byzantium, changed the name of the city and became the capital of the Byzantine Empire
What is Constantinople
200
One of the Rome's influential men who made alliance with Julius Caesar
Who is Pompey?
300
He changed his name to "Augustus," which started the Roman Empire.
Who is Octavian (Augustus)?
300
One of Caesar's powerful alliances along with Crassus
Who is Pompey?
300
Religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth
What is Christianity?
300
They are the Turkish group ruled by the Ottoman dynasty; formed an empire that lasted from about 1300 to 1922. The group that proved to be the greatest threat to the Byzantine Empire in the 15th century.
Who are Ottoman Turks
300
A formal agreement or treaty between two or more nations to cooperate for specific purposes.
What is an alliance?
400
Christians believe him to be the Son of God and the awaited Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament.
Who is the Jesus of Nazareth?
400
Which river did Caesar cross when he went to confront Pompey and his allies?
What is the Rubicon River?
400
12 Disciples whom Jesus chose to receive special training
Who are the Apostles?
400
The Orthodox Church Christians who agreed with the bishop of Constantinople
What are The Orthodox Church
400
The Christian capital of Eastern Roman Empire
What is Constinople?
500
He was a Roman philosopher who wanted to limit the power of Roman senators.
Who is Cicero?
500
What event officially marked the end of the republic and the start of the Roman Empire?
What is the naming of Augustus?
500
Accounts of Jesus's life written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
What are Gospels?
500
It is a law code created by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian about 530 CE. It was a revision of the old Roman law system.
What is Justinian's Code
500
The fearsome leader of the Huns
Who is Attila?