The Legacy of the Roman Empire Flashcard

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At the height of the Roman Empire, the Roman world was generally

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peaceful.

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Historians consider the fall of Rome as

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the beginning of the Middle Ages.

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What is an accurate definition for the term “perish” in the context of the statement: “Rome perished, yet it lived on”?

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to pass away

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Why is it important to learn about the Roman Empire when studying medieval history?

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The medieval world preserved aspects of Roman culture.

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By 500 C.E., the western half of the Roman Empire fell, due in part to political instability. Which of these is an example of political instability? unemployment, high taxes, leadership conflicts, growing crime rate

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leadership conflicts

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Who was the emperor who moved his capital from Rome to Byzantium?

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Constantine

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What happened in the western half of the Roman Empire in 476 C.E.?

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The last Roman emperor in the west was driven from his throne.

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Why was the size of the Roman Empire a problem that contributed to the empire’s fall?

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The size of the empire made it hard to defend.

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Greco-Roman art refers to Roman art influenced by

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Greece.

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Small pieces of tile or glass would be found in which type of art?

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mosaic