Roman - Byzantine Empire Flashcard Mod-1

Front

Which of the following is NOT a theory about why the Roman Empire fell?
Political corruption,
Unemployment,
The Byzantine Empire,
Inflation

Back

The Byzantine Empire

Front

What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

Back

Constantinople

Front

Which Roman emperor divided the Empire into two, forming the Eastern and Western Empires?

Back

Diocletian

Front

Which Byzantine emperor developed a centralized government?

Back

Justinian

Front

In what year did the Western Roman Empire fall?

Back

476

Front

At its peak, which body of water completely surrounded the Roman Empire? Options: Red Sea, Indian Ocean

Back

Mediterranean Sea

Front

The legacy of the Roman Empire lasted approximately how many years? Options: 100, 200, 2000

Back

2000

Front

What led to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

Back

Invasions by barbarian tribes and internal decay.

Front

The name of the Eastern Roman Empire; located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia (500-1453 CE)

Back

Byzantine Empire

Front

What role did monks and monasteries play in early Christianity?

Back

The monks and monasteries were vital in preserving Christian texts, educating the faithful, and spreading Christianity.