Roman Empire

Review for Roman Empire section

The 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