History of the Roman Empire

Roman Empire

• The Gracchus brothers fought to bring reforms to the early Republic.
• Theodosius decided to divide the Roman empire upon his death.
• After the Battle of Adrianople, more Germanic tribes attacked Rome.
• The Justinian Code is a legal system that has been the basis of many countries' legal systems today.
• Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra in the Battle of Actium.
• A forum is a marketplace and a public square that many Roman cities are built around.

Roman Architecture and Leadership

• The Colosseum was begun by Emperor Vespasian.
• A long era of Peace and Prosperity began with the reign of Augustus.

Roman History and Mythology

• According to legend, Rome was settled by Remus and Romulus.
• The Aeneid, written by Virgil, depicts the founding of Rome.
• Spartacus was a gladiator who led a slave rebellion.

Early Christianity

• In 494 B.C., the Roman Plebians went on strike to protest for equal rights, leading to the creation of the Twelve Tables, Rome's first code of laws.
• Nero blamed the Christians for a fire that burned down most of Rome and outlawed Christianity.
• Icons are paintings of Jesus, Mary (the mother of Jesus), and the saints, or Christian holy people.

Medieval Europe

• The Byzantine Empire reached the height of its power in the 500s.
• Constantinople was formally called Byzantium.
• The Huns warred with the Visigoths.
• The Punic Wars were a series of wars fought between Carthage and Rome.

Church and State

• Friars were men in the new religious orders of the Franciscans and Dominicans who preached, served as missionaries, and aided the poor.
• The Great Schism was a dispute that deeply divided the Church and even led to three church leaders claiming to be the rightful pope.
• The Inquisition was a Church court that questioned and dealt with people accused of heresy.

Medieval Politics and Society

• Ivan III became king of the Russians and was called czar, which means “emperor.”
• Feudalism was the political and social order in which nobles governed and protected people in return for services.
• Charlemagne was crowned by the pope on Christmas day and declared him the new Roman emperor.
• The Battle of Hastings was fought between William, the Duke of Normandy, and Harold Godwinson.

Crusades and Islam

• Saladin was a brilliant general who led the Muslims in recapturing Jerusalem, which triggered the Third Crusade.
• The Reconquista was the struggle in which the Christians drove out the Muslims of the Iberian Peninsula.

Culture and Society

• Illuminations were manuscripts decorated with beautiful lettering and miniature religious paintings, created by monks.
• The Black Death was a plague that spread from Asia to Europe and was probably bubonic plague.
• Vernacular refers to the use of everyday languages, including early versions of English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German.
• Ghettos were separate neighborhoods where Jews were often forced to live.
• Chivalry was a system, spirit, or customs of a certain group, followed by Knights.

Roman Empire

• The Gracchus brothers fought to bring reforms to the early Republic.
• Theodosius decided to divide the Roman empire upon his death.
• After the Battle of Adrianople, more Germanic tribes attacked Rome.
• The Justinian Code is a legal system that has been the basis of many countries' legal systems today.
• Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra in the Battle of Actium.
• A forum is a marketplace and a public square that many Roman cities are built around.

Roman Architecture and Leadership

• The Colosseum was begun by Emperor Vespasian.
• A long era of Peace and Prosperity began with the reign of Augustus.

Roman History and Mythology

• According to legend, Rome was settled by Remus and Romulus.
• The Aeneid, written by Virgil, depicts the founding of Rome.
• Spartacus was a gladiator who led a slave rebellion.

Early Christianity

• In 494 B.C., the Roman Plebians went on strike to protest for equal rights, leading to the creation of the Twelve Tables, Rome's first code of laws.
• Nero blamed the Christians for a fire that burned down most of Rome and outlawed Christianity.
• Icons are paintings of Jesus, Mary (the mother of Jesus), and the saints, or Christian holy people.

Medieval Europe

• The Byzantine Empire reached the height of its power in the 500s.
• Constantinople was formally called Byzantium.
• The Huns warred with the Visigoths.
• The Punic Wars were a series of wars fought between Carthage and Rome.

Church and State

• Friars were men in the new religious orders of the Franciscans and Dominicans who preached, served as missionaries, and aided the poor.
• The Great Schism was a dispute that deeply divided the Church and even led to three church leaders claiming to be the rightful pope.
• The Inquisition was a Church court that questioned and dealt with people accused of heresy.

Medieval Politics and Society

• Ivan III became king of the Russians and was called czar, which means “emperor.”
• Feudalism was the political and social order in which nobles governed and protected people in return for services.
• Charlemagne was crowned by the pope on Christmas day and declared him the new Roman emperor.
• The Battle of Hastings was fought between William, the Duke of Normandy, and Harold Godwinson.

Crusades and Islam

• Saladin was a brilliant general who led the Muslims in recapturing Jerusalem, which triggered the Third Crusade.
• The Reconquista was the struggle in which the Christians drove out the Muslims of the Iberian Peninsula.

Culture and Society

• Illuminations were manuscripts decorated with beautiful lettering and miniature religious paintings, created by monks.
• The Black Death was a plague that spread from Asia to Europe and was probably bubonic plague.
• Vernacular refers to the use of everyday languages, including early versions of English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German.
• Ghettos were separate neighborhoods where Jews were often forced to live.
• Chivalry was a system, spirit, or customs of a certain group, followed by Knights.

Roman Empire

• The Gracchus brothers fought to bring reforms to the early Republic.
• Theodosius decided to divide the Roman empire upon his death.
• After the Battle of Adrianople, more Germanic tribes attacked Rome.
• The Justinian Code is a legal system that has been the basis of many countries' legal systems today.
• Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra in the Battle of Actium.
• A forum is a marketplace and a public square that many Roman cities are built around.

Roman Architecture and Leadership

• The Colosseum was begun by Emperor Vespasian.
• A long era of Peace and Prosperity began with the reign of Augustus.

Roman History and Mythology

• According to legend, Rome was settled by Remus and Romulus.
• The Aeneid, written by Virgil, depicts the founding of Rome.
• Spartacus was a gladiator who led a slave rebellion.

Early Christianity

• In 494 B.C., the Roman Plebians went on strike to protest for equal rights, leading to the creation of the Twelve Tables, Rome's first code of laws.
• Nero blamed the Christians for a fire that burned down most of Rome and outlawed Christianity.
• Icons are paintings of Jesus, Mary (the mother of Jesus), and the saints, or Christian holy people.

Medieval Europe

• The Byzantine Empire reached the height of its power in the 500s.
• Constantinople was formally called Byzantium.
• The Huns warred with the Visigoths.
• The Punic Wars were a series of wars fought between Carthage and Rome.

Church and State

• Friars were men in the new religious orders of the Franciscans and Dominicans who preached, served as missionaries, and aided the poor.
• The Great Schism was a dispute that deeply divided the Church and even led to three church leaders claiming to be the rightful pope.
• The Inquisition was a Church court that questioned and dealt with people accused of heresy.

Medieval Politics and Society

• Ivan III became king of the Russians and was called czar, which means “emperor.”
• Feudalism was the political and social order in which nobles governed and protected people in return for services.
• Charlemagne was crowned by the pope on Christmas day and declared him the new Roman emperor.
• The Battle of Hastings was fought between William, the Duke of Normandy, and Harold Godwinson.

Crusades and Islam

• Saladin was a brilliant general who led the Muslims in recapturing Jerusalem, which triggered the Third Crusade.
• The Reconquista was the struggle in which the Christians drove out the Muslims of the Iberian Peninsula.

Culture and Society

• Illuminations were manuscripts decorated with beautiful lettering and miniature religious paintings, created by monks.
• The Black Death was a plague that spread from Asia to Europe and was probably bubonic plague.
• Vernacular refers to the use of everyday languages, including early versions of English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German.
• Ghettos were separate neighborhoods where Jews were often forced to live.
• Chivalry was a system, spirit, or customs of a certain group, followed by Knights.

Roman Empire

• The Gracchus brothers fought to bring reforms to the early Republic.
• Theodosius decided to divide the Roman empire upon his death.
• After the Battle of Adrianople, more Germanic tribes attacked Rome.
• The Justinian Code is a legal system that has been the basis of many countries' legal systems today.
• Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra in the Battle of Actium.
• A forum is a marketplace and a public square that many Roman cities are built around.

Roman Architecture and Leadership

• The Colosseum was begun by Emperor Vespasian.
• A long era of Peace and Prosperity began with the reign of Augustus.

Roman History and Mythology

• According to legend, Rome was settled by Remus and Romulus.
• The Aeneid, written by Virgil, depicts the founding of Rome.
• Spartacus was a gladiator who led a slave rebellion.

Early Christianity

• In 494 B.C., the Roman Plebians went on strike to protest for equal rights, leading to the creation of the Twelve Tables, Rome's first code of laws.
• Nero blamed the Christians for a fire that burned down most of Rome and outlawed Christianity.
• Icons are paintings of Jesus, Mary (the mother of Jesus), and the saints, or Christian holy people.

Medieval Europe

• The Byzantine Empire reached the height of its power in the 500s.
• Constantinople was formally called Byzantium.
• The Huns warred with the Visigoths.
• The Punic Wars were a series of wars fought between Carthage and Rome.

Church and State

• Friars were men in the new religious orders of the Franciscans and Dominicans who preached, served as missionaries, and aided the poor.
• The Great Schism was a dispute that deeply divided the Church and even led to three church leaders claiming to be the rightful pope.
• The Inquisition was a Church court that questioned and dealt with people accused of heresy.

Medieval Politics and Society

• Ivan III became king of the Russians and was called czar, which means “emperor.”
• Feudalism was the political and social order in which nobles governed and protected people in return for services.
• Charlemagne was crowned by the pope on Christmas day and declared him the new Roman emperor.
• The Battle of Hastings was fought between William, the Duke of Normandy, and Harold Godwinson.

Crusades and Islam

• Saladin was a brilliant general who led the Muslims in recapturing Jerusalem, which triggered the Third Crusade.
• The Reconquista was the struggle in which the Christians drove out the Muslims of the Iberian Peninsula.

Culture and Society

• Illuminations were manuscripts decorated with beautiful lettering and miniature religious paintings, created by monks.
• The Black Death was a plague that spread from Asia to Europe and was probably bubonic plague.
• Vernacular refers to the use of everyday languages, including early versions of English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German.
• Ghettos were separate neighborhoods where Jews were often forced to live.
• Chivalry was a system, spirit, or customs of a certain group, followed by Knights.

Roman Empire

• The Gracchus brothers fought to bring reforms to the early Republic.
• Theodosius decided to divide the Roman empire upon his death.
• After the Battle of Adrianople, more Germanic tribes attacked Rome.
• The Justinian Code is a legal system that has been the basis of many countries' legal systems today.
• Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra in the Battle of Actium.
• A forum is a marketplace and a public square that many Roman cities are built around.

Roman Architecture and Leadership

• The Colosseum was begun by Emperor Vespasian.
• A long era of Peace and Prosperity began with the reign of Augustus.

Roman History and Mythology

• According to legend, Rome was settled by Remus and Romulus.
• The Aeneid, written by Virgil, depicts the founding of Rome.
• Spartacus was a gladiator who led a slave rebellion.

Early Christianity

• In 494 B.C., the Roman Plebians went on strike to protest for equal rights, leading to the creation of the Twelve Tables, Rome's first code of laws.
• Nero blamed the Christians for a fire that burned down most of Rome and outlawed Christianity.
• Icons are paintings of Jesus, Mary (the mother of Jesus), and the saints, or Christian holy people.

Medieval Europe

• The Byzantine Empire reached the height of its power in the 500s.
• Constantinople was formally called Byzantium.
• The Huns warred with the Visigoths.
• The Punic Wars were a series of wars fought between Carthage and Rome.

Church and State

• Friars were men in the new religious orders of the Franciscans and Dominicans who preached, served as missionaries, and aided the poor.
• The Great Schism was a dispute that deeply divided the Church and even led to three church leaders claiming to be the rightful pope.
• The Inquisition was a Church court that questioned and dealt with people accused of heresy.

Medieval Politics and Society

• Ivan III became king of the Russians and was called czar, which means “emperor.”
• Feudalism was the political and social order in which nobles governed and protected people in return for services.
• Charlemagne was crowned by the pope on Christmas day and declared him the new Roman emperor.
• The Battle of Hastings was fought between William, the Duke of Normandy, and Harold Godwinson.

Crusades and Islam

• Saladin was a brilliant general who led the Muslims in recapturing Jerusalem, which triggered the Third Crusade.
• The Reconquista was the struggle in which the Christians drove out the Muslims of the Iberian Peninsula.

Culture and Society

• Illuminations were manuscripts decorated with beautiful lettering and miniature religious paintings, created by monks.
• The Black Death was a plague that spread from Asia to Europe and was probably bubonic plague.
• Vernacular refers to the use of everyday languages, including early versions of English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German.
• Ghettos were separate neighborhoods where Jews were often forced to live.
• Chivalry was a system, spirit, or customs of a certain group, followed by Knights.

Roman Empire

• The Gracchus brothers fought to bring reforms to the early Republic.
• Theodosius decided to divide the Roman empire upon his death.
• After the Battle of Adrianople, more Germanic tribes attacked Rome.
• The Justinian Code is a legal system that has been the basis of many countries' legal systems today.
• Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra in the Battle of Actium.
• A forum is a marketplace and a public square that many Roman cities are built around.

Roman Architecture and Leadership

• The Colosseum was begun by Emperor Vespasian.
• A long era of Peace and Prosperity began with the reign of Augustus.

Roman History and Mythology

• According to legend, Rome was settled by Remus and Romulus.
• The Aeneid, written by Virgil, depicts the founding of Rome.
• Spartacus was a gladiator who led a slave rebellion.

Early Christianity

• In 494 B.C., the Roman Plebians went on strike to protest for equal rights, leading to the creation of the Twelve Tables, Rome's first code of laws.
• Nero blamed the Christians for a fire that burned down most of Rome and outlawed Christianity.
• Icons are paintings of Jesus, Mary (the mother of Jesus), and the saints, or Christian holy people.

Medieval Europe

• The Byzantine Empire reached the height of its power in the 500s.
• Constantinople was formally called Byzantium.
• The Huns warred with the Visigoths.
• The Punic Wars were a series of wars fought between Carthage and Rome.

Church and State

• Friars were men in the new religious orders of the Franciscans and Dominicans who preached, served as missionaries, and aided the poor.
• The Great Schism was a dispute that deeply divided the Church and even led to three church leaders claiming to be the rightful pope.
• The Inquisition was a Church court that questioned and dealt with people accused of heresy.

Medieval Politics and Society

• Ivan III became king of the Russians and was called czar, which means “emperor.”
• Feudalism was the political and social order in which nobles governed and protected people in return for services.
• Charlemagne was crowned by the pope on Christmas day and declared him the new Roman emperor.
• The Battle of Hastings was fought between William, the Duke of Normandy, and Harold Godwinson.

Crusades and Islam

• Saladin was a brilliant general who led the Muslims in recapturing Jerusalem, which triggered the Third Crusade.
• The Reconquista was the struggle in which the Christians drove out the Muslims of the Iberian Peninsula.

Culture and Society

• Illuminations were manuscripts decorated with beautiful lettering and miniature religious paintings, created by monks.
• The Black Death was a plague that spread from Asia to Europe and was probably bubonic plague.
• Vernacular refers to the use of everyday languages, including early versions of English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German.
• Ghettos were separate neighborhoods where Jews were often forced to live.
• Chivalry was a system, spirit, or customs of a certain group, followed by Knights.

This quiz covers various events and aspects of the Roman Empire, including the Gracchus brothers, Theodosius, the Battle of Adrianople, the Justinian Code, and Roman architecture.