What is the key characteristic of an advanced city?
It is a center for trade.
100
Which emperor divided the Roman Empire into two?
Diocletian
100
What did the Eastern Roman Empire become known as?
The Byzantine Empire / Byzantium
100
What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?
When it was created. Primary sources come from DURING the time of the event. Secondary sources are created AFTER the event has happened.
200
Which ocean is located between North America and Europe?
The Atlantic Ocean.
200
The creation of bronze helped to solve the problems of using soft copper and brittle stone. Which characteristic of civilization does this demonstrate?
Improved technology
200
The 12 tables were created during the Roman Republic. What type of source would these be considered for someone studying Roman Law?
A primary source. (They are from that specific time period)
200
In the west, the Pope was far more powerful than the emperor. What was the relationship between the church and the emperor in the east?
The emperor in the east had more power than the church and could appoint patriarchs.
200
What is the northernmost ocean on the planet?
The Arctic Ocean.
300
Which ocean is located between the continents of Africa, Asia, and Australia?
The Indian Ocean.
300
Name the 5 characteristics of Civilization.
Advanced Cities, Complex Institutions, Record Keeping, Improved Technology, and Specialized Workers.
300
The early Roman government had 2 _________ which resembled our own chief executive (the president).
consuls
300
The Roman Catholic Church was located in Rome. Which division of Christianity developed in Constantinople?
Eastern Orthodox Church
300
What is the southernmost continent in the world?
Antarctica
400
The continent of Oceania is also known as ___________ and is typically located at the South East of maps.
Australia
400
Specialized workers who made goods by hand and produced a variety of goods and services are known as ____________.
Artisans
400
Rome initially created a republic. What is a republic?
A government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to select their leaders/ representatives.
400
What was the primary purpose of the Hippodrome?
To provide free entertainment for the common people to distract them from their problems.
400
How did Attila the Hun help cater in the fall of Western Rome?
He chased the Germanic tribes out of their homes and caused them to invade Rome.
500
Which continent is attached to the continent of Asia?
Europe
500
Professional record keepers who signaled the beginning of written history were called _________.
Scribes
500
Which three groups are considered to be the first Romans? HINT: They fought for control of the area around Rome.
The Latins, Greeks, and Etruscans.
500
What was the name of the body of uniform civil law created for the Byzantine Empire?
The Justinian Code
500
Why were soldiers so loyal to their commanders/ generals in Rome?
They paid them with land/ money to serve under them.