Roman Empire Flashcards
What different religious views were in Rome during Marcus Aurelius?
Judaism and Christianity
Which emperor began the empires decline? And why?
Commodus (son of Marcus Aurelius). He wasn’t dedicated and was irresponsible
What five reforms did Diocletian make?what effects did they have?
- increasing army size
- all costs set to one price
- a general persecution of the Christians
- he increased prestige by wearing rich clothing and by making people kneel down to him
- split empire into east/west to aid
administration
The empire stopped declining and pride in emperor was restored
What symbol did Constantine put on his soldiers shields? Why?
Chiro (P + X) it meant “in this sign, conquer”
Who ended the persecution of Christians?
Constantine
When was Christianity made the empires official religion? And by who?
In 395 CE, Theodosias
What was the immediate cause if the fall of the empire?
Pressure from Huns, invasion by Germanic tribes/Huns
Why did Atilla withdraw his forces when he was about to beat Rome in Italy?
The Romans pope Leo I went to talk to Atilla but no one knows what was said
Who was the last emperor is the west?
Romulus Augustulus.
What was the eastern half of the empire called?
Byzantine empire
What languages were spoken in east/west empires?
WEST- Latin EAST- Greek
When was the Fabian amptheatre built?
70 AD
