Rome Flashcards
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Generals.
Said to be Raised by a wolf. And founded the Roman Empire. Berth by a prince of Troy who had escaped after the sacking of the city.
Romulus.
The Roman Emperor Constantine the Great saw its potential and, in 324 CE, established it as a “New Rome.” He renamed it _____ in his honor.
Constantinople
Constantine transformed the city with monumental architecture, including the Hagia Sophia, and established it as a Christian city, making it the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.
Who captured Roman emperor Philip.
The Persian ruler Shapur I Of the Sassanid Empire.
What was the primary aim of Justinian in founding monuments upon the rubble of the old?
To raise monuments to the glory of a single, omnipotent god.
From whom did Justinian claim that everything he laid claim to flowed?
From a single, omnipotent god.
What significant transformation did Justinian bring to Constantinople?
He stamped the city as a Christian capital.
Who was the god that Justinian aimed to glorify through his monuments?
A single, omnipotent god who had been born a man.
Fill in the blank: Justinian’s governance and the power to make laws directly flowed from _______.
[a single, omnipotent god]
True or False: Justinian’s monuments were intended to honor the traditional gods of the Roman people.
False
What historical figure was born a man and put to death upon a Roman cross according to the text?
The god whom Justinian aimed to glorify.
During whose reign was the god, whom Justinian aimed to glorify, born?
The reign of Augustus.
What city was founded in 330 CE by Roman Emperor Constantine I?
Constantinople
Constantinople is now known as Istanbul.
What was Constantinople often referred to as?
New Rome
This name reflects its significance as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.
Which empire’s capital was Constantinople for over 1,000 years?
Byzantine Empire
The city served as the capital from 330 to 1453 CE.
What major architectural achievement was built under Emperor Justinian I?
Hagia Sophia
The Hagia Sophia was constructed during the peak of the Byzantine Empire.
Fill in the blank: Constantinople quickly grew into a major center of _______.
Christianity, culture, and commerce
These factors contributed to its importance in the region.
Who was the emperor during the peak of Constantinople’s significance?
Emperor Justinian I
His reign lasted from 527 to 565 CE.
True or False: Constantinople was founded on the site of the ancient city of Rome.
False
It was founded on the site of the ancient Greek city of Byzantium.
What happened to the Hagia Sophia after the conquering Of the Byzantine Empire, by the Ottoman Empire.
Located in what is now known as Istanbul, Turkey. It was converted into a mosque.
Was the center of Eastern Orthodox Christianity for centuries.
Constantinople (Byzantine Empire)
Arab Caesar of Rome.
Philip The Arab.
Achievements:
He presided over the Ludi Saeculares, celebrating Rome’s 1000th anniversary in 248 CE
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Philip attempted to stabilize the empire through peace and economic reforms
He undertook several public works projects, including building new reservoirs in Rome
Roman emperor who defeated The Sassalon Empire. And there’s ShahanShah Khusrow ll.
- Took back Jerusalem from the Persians.
- In a coup with the Persian War, General. Assassinated Khusrow ll
- Returned the Holy Cross to Jerusalem. Ya?
- Demanded the forced baptism. Of the Jews and Samaritans of Jerusalem.
Heraclius
