Fall of Rome

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Augustus

Adopted son of Julius Caesar and first emperor of Rome. He restored peace and prosperity to the Empire and began the era known as the Pax Romana.

<p>Adopted son of Julius Caesar and first emperor of Rome. He restored peace and prosperity to the Empire and began the era known as the Pax Romana.</p>
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Citizenship

Membership in a political community that brings with it both rights and responsibilities.

<p>Membership in a political community that brings with it both rights and responsibilities.</p>
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Constantine

This Roman emperor allowed Christians to worship freely, and moved the capital of the empire from Rome to Byzantium

<p>This Roman emperor allowed Christians to worship freely, and moved the capital of the empire from Rome to Byzantium</p>
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Julius Caesar

A popular military hero and the most famous Roman dictator. Was named "dictator for life" in 44 B.C. and was assassinated in 41 B.C.

<p>A popular military hero and the most famous Roman dictator. Was named "dictator for life" in 44 B.C. and was assassinated in 41 B.C.</p>
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Pax Romana

A period of peace and prosperity in Rome that started around 27 B.C. and ended in about A.D. 180

<p>A period of peace and prosperity in Rome that started around 27 B.C. and ended in about A.D. 180</p>
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Republic

A government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials.

<p>A government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials.</p>
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Atilla the Hun

Leader of the Huns and known as the "scourge of God" he terrorized Rome's borders and led his troops deep into Gaul and Italy.

<p>Leader of the Huns and known as the "scourge of God" he terrorized Rome's borders and led his troops deep into Gaul and Italy.</p>
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Justinian Code

A compilation of Roman civil laws collected and organized by order of the Byzantine emperor Justinian around A.D. 534.

<p>A compilation of Roman civil laws collected and organized by order of the Byzantine emperor Justinian around A.D. 534.</p>
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Schism

a formal split within a religious organization; any division or separation of a group or organization into hostile factions

<p>a formal split within a religious organization; any division or separation of a group or organization into hostile factions</p>
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Patriarch

positions of dominance and privilege primarily held by men; the father or eldest male is head of the family and descent is traced through the male line.

<p>positions of dominance and privilege primarily held by men; the father or eldest male is head of the family and descent is traced through the male line.</p>