Chapter 9 Roman Civilization Flashcards
Justinian wanted to …
reunite the Roman Empire.
How long did the Byzantine Empire last?
about 1,000 years.
Theodosius decided to do what after his death?
have the Roman Empire divided.
The empress Theodora helped …
Women gain more rights.
How did roman statues different from Greek statues?
Roman statues were more realistic.
Galen emphasized the importance of …
Studying body structure
The scientist Ptolemy …
Studied the stars and planets.
When do historians date the fall of Rome?
when Odoacer took control
Which of the following was a major Byzantine industry?
Silk weaving
What happened when Roman coins lost value in the A.D. 200’s?
The price of goods decreased.
From the A.D. 500s to the A.d. 1100s, the Byzantine Empire …
was a crossroads for trade
A Germanic tribe that rebelled against Rome in A.D. 378
Visigoths
The poet Horace wrote satires that …
poked fun at human weaknesses and odes, which express strong emotions about life.
What happened when the last Severan emperor died?
Army leaders fought for control.
As time passed, the Byzantine Empire became
less roman and more Greek.
How were the slaves treated?
they were punished severely for poor work or for running away.
How did Romans honor their gods and goddesses
praying and offering food.
How did the Roman empire try to keep poor people loyal?
Roman people were allowed to leave home to shop.
What were the Greek and Roman names for the goddess of love?
Aphrodite and Venus
Byzantine women mainly
stayed home and raised children
What happened after the Battle of Adrianople?
Other Germanic tribes attacked Rome
By 100 B.C., what percent of Italy’s people were enslaved?
40 Percent
Became the basis of many modern European languages
Latin
What began in the Roman Empire
Christianity
