Ancient Europe 1500 BCE: Quiz and Flashcards on Bronze Age

What was the significance of Emperor Constantine's conversion to Christianity?

Which group threatened the whole Roman empire under the leadership of King Attila?

What happened in 476 AD that marked the end of the Western Roman empire?

What role did Christian bishops play in the shrunken towns of former Roman provinces?

Where did Roman civilization continue to thrive after the fall of the Western Roman empire?

Which language group are the ancestors of the Celts, Germans, Italians, and Illyrians from?

Where did civilization arrive from to Greece in 1500 BCE?

Which civilization appeared first in Greece in 1500 BCE?

Which part of Europe saw the survival of the Roman Empire in 500 CE?

What has happened to the city of Rome by 500 CE?

Rise of Christianity

Emperor Constantine's conversion to Christianity was significant as it led to the establishment of Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire.
This conversion marked a turning point in the history of the Roman Empire, as it shifted from persecution to acceptance of Christianity.

The Fall of the Western Roman Empire

The Huns, led by King Attila, threatened the entire Roman Empire, contributing to its decline and fall.
In 476 AD, the Western Roman Empire came to an end with the overthrow of the last Roman Emperor, Romulus Augustus.

Christian Bishops and the Roman Provinces

Christian bishops played a crucial role in the shrunken towns of former Roman provinces, often serving as leaders and administrators.
They helped to maintain some level of governance and stability in the aftermath of the empire's collapse.

Legacy of Roman Civilization

Roman civilization continued to thrive in the Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire.
The city of Rome, however, was largely abandoned by 500 CE, with many of its buildings and structures in ruins.

Early European Civilizations

The ancestors of the Celts, Germans, Italians, and Illyrians belong to the Indo-European language group.
Civilization arrived in Greece from the Near East in 1500 BCE, marking the beginning of the Mycenaean civilization.
The Mycenaean civilization was the first to appear in Greece, around 1500 BCE.
The Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire, was the part of Europe where the Roman Empire survived in 500 CE.

Explore the historical events and cultures in Europe around 1500 BCE, including the widespread Bronze Age farming societies and the Minoan civilization in Greece. Learn about the powerful chiefs, warrior elites, and Indo-European speakers who shaped the region's history during this period.