Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire

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Roman Empire

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Started in the City of Rome in Italy; an Empire that controlled most of Europe, Northern Africa, and Western Asia.

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internal

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from inside

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external

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outside

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corruption

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Use of position of trust for dishonest gain.

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conquer

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to take over

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barbarian

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a wild and uncivilized person; Germanic tribes and Huns

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invasion

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an attack by an armed force to conquer another country

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Peninsula

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a body of land with water surrounding it on three sides.

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Constantine

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Emperor of Rome who adopted the Christian faith and moved the Roman capital.

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Constantinople

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Was a Christian City, The 'New Rome', and great trade city.