Rome Flashcards

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imperatores

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Generals.

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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.

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Romulus.

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3
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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.

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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.

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Who captured Roman emperor Philip.

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The Persian ruler Shapur I Of the Sassanid Empire.

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What was the primary aim of Justinian in founding monuments upon the rubble of the old?

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To raise monuments to the glory of a single, omnipotent god.

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From whom did Justinian claim that everything he laid claim to flowed?

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From a single, omnipotent god.

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What significant transformation did Justinian bring to Constantinople?

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He stamped the city as a Christian capital.

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Who was the god that Justinian aimed to glorify through his monuments?

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A single, omnipotent god who had been born a man.

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Fill in the blank: Justinian’s governance and the power to make laws directly flowed from _______.

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[a single, omnipotent god]

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True or False: Justinian’s monuments were intended to honor the traditional gods of the Roman people.

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False

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What historical figure was born a man and put to death upon a Roman cross according to the text?

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The god whom Justinian aimed to glorify.

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During whose reign was the god, whom Justinian aimed to glorify, born?

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The reign of Augustus.

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What city was founded in 330 CE by Roman Emperor Constantine I?

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Constantinople

Constantinople is now known as Istanbul.

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What was Constantinople often referred to as?

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New Rome

This name reflects its significance as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.

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Which empire’s capital was Constantinople for over 1,000 years?

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Byzantine Empire

The city served as the capital from 330 to 1453 CE.

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16
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What major architectural achievement was built under Emperor Justinian I?

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Hagia Sophia

The Hagia Sophia was constructed during the peak of the Byzantine Empire.

17
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Fill in the blank: Constantinople quickly grew into a major center of _______.

A

Christianity, culture, and commerce

These factors contributed to its importance in the region.

18
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Who was the emperor during the peak of Constantinople’s significance?

A

Emperor Justinian I

His reign lasted from 527 to 565 CE.

19
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True or False: Constantinople was founded on the site of the ancient city of Rome.

A

False

It was founded on the site of the ancient Greek city of Byzantium.

20
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What happened to the Hagia Sophia after the conquering Of the Byzantine Empire, by the Ottoman Empire.

A

Located in what is now known as Istanbul, Turkey. It was converted into a mosque.

21
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Was the center of Eastern Orthodox Christianity for centuries.

A

Constantinople (Byzantine Empire)

22
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Arab Caesar of Rome.

A

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

23
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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.
A

Heraclius