Transregional Trade
land and water routes were created from this (a series of communication and exchange networks in the Eastern Hemisphere)
Christianity
the adoption of this by the Roman Empire was a major turning point in the spread of this new religion
Messiah
Christian belief - a savior sent by god; accepted the 10 commandments (for example, Jesus is Messiah)
Disciples
followers of Jesus
Bible
the Christian sacred text (old and new testament)
New Testament
part of the Bible - continuation of the old testament; Written by Paul and early Christians
Pope
has great authority, but his authority becomes an issue of controversy and debate; separates the churches of the east and west
Inflation
prices increase while the value of money goes down
Edict of Prices
slowed inflation but failed to slow economic decline
Aryabhata
mathematician from the Gupta Empire who created/used algebra
Zero
a concept introduced by the Ancient Indians
Algebra
form of math used by Aryabhata
Christianity and Mahayana Buddhism
facilitated by transportation infrastructures, standardized written forms, and religious messages of salvation and spiritual equality,spread in the wake of collapsing empires.
Jesus
was born in 4 BCE, began teaching new beliefs but was arrested and crucified in 29 CE.
Constantine
Roman emperor who ended the persecution of Christians, moved the capital and named it Constantinople
Theodosius
named Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire
Peter
founded the Christian Church in Rome
Germanic Tribes
began to invade the west after 180 CE and led to political instability
Diocletian
divided the empire into 2 unites and named himself emperor of the east and named Maximian emperor of the west.
Constantinople
the capital of Rome, ideal site for trade
Vandals and Goths
The Vandals attacked Rome, and Gual was divided between the Goths (and the Franks).
Odacauer
named himself King of Italy, the year that the Roman Empire fell
Reasons for the fall of Rome
political weakness, military decline, economic problems, and invasions
Legacy of Rome
law, architecture, language, Christianity, and engineering