Lesson One Flashcards
What is the eastern Roman Empire also called?
The Byzantine empire
Which continents did the Romans conquer?
Asia, Europe, and Africa
How many people live in Rome that time?
Over 54 million
What is the decision Diocletian decided to do?
Split the country in half.
How long did the Byzantine empire last?
More than 1000 years
Byzantine has no__________
Female leaders
Where did the meeting of Maxentius and Constantine take place?
The Tiber River by the Milvian bridge
Constantine did what that was crazy?
He had a vision and prayed to the Christian god even though he was not Christian
What does in hoc signo viences mean?
Conquer by the sign
What year did eastern Roman Empire became Byzantine?
Wasn’t until 18th century that the term Byzantine was used.
Why does Emperor Constantine the great choose Constantinople as its capital?
- Closer to middle empire
- Overlooked where the battle ground is
- Main trade route between Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea.
- Easy to defend because it is surrounded by water.
What is monotheism?
Belief in many god
What is polytheism
Belief in only one god
When did Byzantine empire start and when did it end?
330AD to 1453AD
What is so special about the name Constantinople?
It is named after the great emperor Constantine.
What is state also called?
Government
What is Diocletian’s system for?
It is designed to reward merit.
What did Constantine do after the war with licincius?
After he beat Licincius, he united the western and the eastern.
What is the 1.5 commandment?
Thall shalt not kill
What is the 2.3 commandment?
Thall shalt not take the lord’s name in vein
Constantine combined_______?
Constantine combined state and church.
What is the timeline of the capitals of the byzantine empire?
Byzantium-Constantinople-Istanbul
