Studied by 2 peopleThe Roman Empire began…
as a Kingdom ruled by tyrants.
Rome was a ____ before it became an imperial power.
Republic
Julius Caesar won…
many military victories that expanded Rome.
Who was murdered by Senators after naming himself dictator?
Julius Caesar
Who became the first Roman Emperor?
Julius Caesar’s adopted son, Augustus
The emperor of Rome…
was worshiped as a God
What was the golden age of Rome called?
Pax-Romana
What happened during Pax-Romana?
Trade Grew
Rule of law expanded
Roads & Aquaducts improved lives
People lived safely in cities
People had a voice in the Gov’t
What is the Third Century Crisis?
The Roman Empire (united) is falling apart
What happens during the Third Century Crisis?
The Succession Crisis! Merry-go-round of waiting to be slaughtered for the emperors!
Emperors grabbed more power for themselves
Christians were persecuted because they refused to worship/make offerings to the emperors
Empire is too large to govern/military is spread thin
Barbarian Invasions
When did the (united) Roman Empire fall apart?
476 AD
Who was the last Roman Emperor?
Constantine
What was Constantine known for?
Being the last emperor, but also the first Christian Emperor
Built the largest Christian Church
What was the largest Christian Church called? (at the time)
Hagia Sophia
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
Which part of the Roman Empire was the Byzantine Empire?
Eastern Roman Empire
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