Byzantine

Question 1

3 factors of the fall of Rome

Answer 1

Weak government, falling economy, and social problems

Question 2

western roman empire

Answer 2

part of the Roman Empire which could not survive the constant invasions. this empire ended up falling and small, regional governments took over.

Question 3

eastern roman empire

Answer 3

also known as the Byzantine Empire. This was the successful empire and was known as both a cultural and a trade center. The empire stretched through different parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Question 4

Germanic tribes

Answer 4

Groups such as the Ostrogoths, Vandals, Angles, and Franks which came from parts of northern Europe. These groups continually invaded Rome and weakened the empire.

Question 5

Constantinople

Answer 5

The former city of Byzantium and new site of the Byzantine capital. At this time, the city became one of the world’s greatest and most successful.

Question 6

inflation

Answer 6

prices going up due to the decrease of value in money. caused by the more amount of money people get.

Question 7

barter

Answer 7

The exchange of goods and services for other goods and services.

Question 8

roman catholic church

Answer 8

During the Byzantine Empire this remained the dominant form of Christianity in western Europe.

Question 9

eastern orthodox church

Answer 9

The church of the eastern region of the empire. This form of Christianity was based on cultural traits of the Greeks and broke away from the ideas of the Roman Catholic Church.