Roman Empire Achievements
Early Rome
Roman Empire
Emperors & Christianity
Byzantine Empire
100
What is this?
An aqueduct which carried clean water from the hilltops into cities and towns.
100
What were the most important traded roman goods?
wine, olive oil, and grain
100
Used by Octavian, it was a symbol of power and authority.
fasces
100
Who is considered the founder of Christianity?
Jesus Christ
100
What was the primary language spoken in the Byzantine Empire?
Greek
200
What material did Romans develop that was crucial for their architectural innovations? (Hint: a material that is still used today)
concrete
200
Ancient Rome was located in the middle of the Italian ________________.
peninsula
200
A 200 year period of peace and prosperity
Pax Romana
200
Who fought in the colosseum?
gladiators, criminals, and slaves
200
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
300
What Roman invention helped their armies and trade move quickly and easily? (Hint: thousands of miles were built)
300
The largest population in society which included merchants, farmers, craftsman, but were considered second-class citizens.
plebeians
300
Emperor Constantine issued this which gave religious freedom to Christians.
Edict of Milan
300
He divided the empire into East and West so it would be easier to manage.
Diocletian
300
What was the primary religion of the Byzantine Empire?
Orthodox Christianity
400
Latin was the basis for a group of languages known as the "Romance languages." Name one of them.
Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian
400
Rome founded this new type of government in which the people choose officials to represent them.
republic
400
This outdoor arena held over 100,000 people and was used for chariot races, gladiator fights, and wild animal hunts.
The Circus Maximus
400
He blamed the great fire of Rome on the Christians?
Nero
400
Which term describes Byzantine artwork adapted from Rome that used small colored stones or glass to create patterns?
mosaic
500
What is the name of the number system that used letters to represent numbers?
Roman Numerals
500
It was the most successful in history known for its discipline, training, and organization which allowed them to conquer and maintain a huge empire.
Roman army
500
There were many reasons why the Roman Empire eventually fell. Name one of those reasons.
1. a weakened army
2. disease
3. government corruption
4. economic - overspending
500
What is the name of the collection of laws ordered by Emperor Justinian I?
Justinian's Code
500
What was the Byzantine Empire?
What remained of the Roman Empire after it fell
