List 5 major countries that are part of the Roman Empire. Who was the first emperor of Rome? What was the Pax Romana? What are some of Emperor Augustus’ major accomplishments? What... List 5 major countries that are part of the Roman Empire. Who was the first emperor of Rome? What was the Pax Romana? What are some of Emperor Augustus’ major accomplishments? What is Emperor Nero infamous for? Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of Rome? How were the Romans able to spread their culture throughout their empire? List some common goods that were traded in the Roman Empire and beyond. Who was used to build the roads and how many miles of roads in total did they build? What material did the Romans invent to make stronger and larger buildings? What are aqueducts? What are mosaics? What is a major teaching of Christianity? Who was the founder of Christianity? What were some major events in the early history of Christianity? Which country was featured in the animated part of the Roman City video? What was the basic layout used for most Roman cities? What were some key problems that caused the Western Roman Empire to fall? Name of the capital city of the Byzantine Empire and its location on a map. Describe Justinian’s early life. Emperor Justinian’s major accomplishments. How did Empress Theodora improve and help the Byzantine Empire? What were some similarities and differences between the Western Roman Empire and Eastern Roman Empire? What language is spoken in the Byzantine Empire? What deadly disease spread through Constantinople and why did it spread so easily? Who eventually conquered and ended the Byzantine Empire? What was Constantinople renamed to? Read more

Italy, Spain, France, Greece, Egypt; Augustus; Pax Romana: peace; Augustus expanded empire; Nero's tyranny; Constantine made Christianity official; 250,000 miles of roads; concrete; aqueducts supply water; mosaics are art; Christianity teaches love; Jesus founded it; grid cities; economy, invasions caused fall; Byzantine: Greek, Constantinople.

Five major countries that were part of the Roman Empire include Italy, Spain, France, Greece, and Egypt. The first emperor of Rome was Augustus. The Pax Romana was a period of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire lasting about 200 years. Augustus's accomplishments include expanding the empire, establishing the Praetorian Guard, and initiating the Pax Romana. Emperor Nero is infamous for his tyranny and the Great Fire of Rome. Emperor Constantine made Christianity the official religion. Romans spread their culture through their vast road network and military prowess. Common goods traded include olive oil, wine, and grains. Slaves and soldiers built the roads, totaling over 250,000 miles. Romans invented concrete for stronger buildings. Aqueducts are structures for supplying water to cities, and mosaics are art made from small pieces of material. A major teaching of Christianity is love for others. Jesus Christ is the founder of Christianity. Major early events include Jesus's crucifixion and the spread of Christianity by apostles. In the 'Roman City' video, the featured city is Carthage. Most Roman cities were laid out in a grid pattern. Key problems leading to the fall of the Western Roman Empire include economic troubles, overreliance on slave labor, and invasions. The capital of the Byzantine Empire was Constantinople, located in present-day Istanbul, Turkey. Emperor Justinian was born in what is now North Macedonia. His accomplishments include the codification of Roman law (Justinian Code). Empress Theodora helped with social reforms and strengthening the empire's defenses. Both Roman Empires shared Roman culture but differed in language and religion. The Byzantine Empire spoke Greek. The plague spread through Constantinople due to its position as a trade hub. The Ottoman Empire conquered the Byzantine Empire, renaming Constantinople to Istanbul.