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Republic Form of government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials
Republic
A system of basic rules and principles by which a government is organized
Constitution
A territory containing several countries and ruled by a single government.
Empire
Where was the settlement Rome built around 800 BCE?
Rome was built along the Tiber River in present day Italy.
Who were the most powerful people in Central Italy when Rome was founded? Where did they live in relation to Rome?
The Etruscans were the most powerful people in central Italy when Rome was founded. They lived just north of Rome.
What was Rome’s first form of government?
Monarchy
What was the king of Rome’s role?
The king of Rome’s role was head of army, Chief Priest, and Supreme Judge.
When and how did Rome become a republic?
In 509 BCE Romans overthrew the King and formed a republic.
What 3 forms of government formed Rome’s system?
Monarchy, Aristocracy, and democracy.
How did Rome’s location help Rome?
Rome’s location on hills made it easy to defend from attackers, and being along a river made Rome rich by being able to trade.
Who became the first Roman emperor?
Caesar Augustus was the first Roman emperor.
How did the Pax Romana affect the Roman empire?
The Pax Romana, Roman Peace, lasted 150 years and Rome was not threatened by major wars.
How did Rome influence the modern world?
Roman law formed the basis for a law today, other languages are taken from the Roman language Latin, made Aqueducts, had good road systems, built things to last, and were the first to build domes.
Why did Christians in Rome face violence and sometimes death?
Christians fasted violence and sometimes death because they refused to accept the official Roman religion.
In what year did a Germanic ruler remove the last Western Roman emperor from power? What was this Germanic Ruler’s name?
The year was 476 and the Germanic ruler’s name is Odoacer.
A holy image, usually a portrait of Jesus or a saint
Icons
Split between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches in 1054
Great schism
Something central or basic
Core
A law code published by the Byzantine emperor Justinian
Justinian’s Code
Someone who tries to convert others to a particular religion
Missionaries
Why was the empire called the “Byzantine” empire?
It was called that because it was built on the site of Byzantium, an older city.
What two seas are connected by the Bosporus river and what two continents does it separate?
The Mediterranean sea and the Black Sea separate Europe from Asia.
What did Justinian’s empire win and why was he conquering it?
His empire won Italy, Spain, and North Africa, he was trying to get them back to restore Rome’s lost empire.
After the death of Justinian, how many years did it take the Byzantine Empire to fall?
It took Byzantine 800 years later to fall.
Who gave the final attack to the Byzantine empire before it fell (and when did they fall)?
The Turkish Ottomans gave the final attack on the Byzantines in 1453.
How did the Eastern Orthodox form of christianity spread into Eastern Europe?
Through the Byzantine missionaries.
In what year was Justinian’s code published? Was it before or after he expanded the empire?
Justunian’s code was published in 529 after he expanded the empire.
