Roman Rep. & Empire
Too big, spread of Christianity, overspending, invaders
Why Rome fell?
This city was named after the emperor who moved his capital here.
What is Constantinople?
The type of religion that believes in more than one god?
What is Polytheism
This body is responsible for most of the learning & education in the Middle Ages
What is the church?
Trade & banking made this place the birthplace of the Renaissance.
What is Italy?
The Senate in Rome was made up of this group of citizens.
Who were the patricians?
This emperor built the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern.
Who is Emperor Justinian?
Military & political leader who contributed to the Golden Age of Athens through his building program for famous landmarks like the Acropolis.
Who is Pericles?
This system became the fabric of society in the aftermath of the fall of Rome.
What is feudalism?
Painting technique developed during the Renaissance that gave art a 3D look
What is perspective?
Period of peace and prosperity (in Latin)
What is Pax Romana?
Type of Christianity practiced in the Byzantine Empire
What is Orthodox Christianity?
Victor of the Battle of Tours & grandfather to a future emperor.
Who is Charles Martel?
Before, most texts were written in Latin & Greek, but authors like Dante began to write using this.
What is vernacular?
Commoners who made up most of Rome's population.
Who were plebians?
Pictures of holy people and saints.
What are icons?
Important Greek philosopher who penned "The Allegory of the Cave."
Who is Plato?
This type of person swore loyalty & service to lords
What is a vassal?
What is the printing press?
Nero & Caligula
Who were the bad emperors?
He created the world's first set of codified laws that serve as the basis for many modern nations.
Who is Justinian?
What Battle of Salamis was the decisive naval victory for which side during which war?
What are the Greeks & Greek-Persian Wars?
He encouraged the Carolingian Renaissance and was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 CE by the pope.
Who is Charlemagne?
This city-state famous for trade had a republic-style of rule.
What is Venice?