rome - box notes 13-24

pre ap world

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