Roman historian that wrote about the dark side of Rome’s rise.

Roman poet who drew ideas for his poem the Aeneid from the Greek epic the Odyssey written by Homer.

Roman historian who wrote History of Romearound 10 BC. In it he describes Rome’s rise.

An open space that severed as both a marketplace and public square.

Roman historian that wrote about the dark side of Rome’s rise.

Roman poet who used Greek models to write satires and odes.

Fought animals and each other. These contest were entertainment for the Roman people.

Roman historian that wrote about the dark side of Rome’s rise.

Roman poet who used Greek models to write satires and odes.

An open space that severed as both a marketplace and public square.

Roman historian that wrote about the dark side of Rome’s rise.

Gladiator that led a slave rebellion of 70,000 enslaved people in 73 BC.

Gladiator that led a slave rebellion of 70,000 enslaved people in 73 BC.

Son of Marcus Aurelius, who became emperor. He was cruel and wasted money.

An open space that severed as both a marketplace and public square.

An increase in prices because money loses value.

The Roman government began putting less gold in its coins. By doing this the government could make more coins, but this made the coins less valuable and prices went up.

Visigoth leader who captured the city of Rome in 410 AD.

Roman Emperor who divided the empire into four parts.

Roman Emperor who moved the capital to Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople.

Roman Emperor who moved the capital to Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople.

Roman Emperor who divided the empire into two separate empires. The Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire.

Roman Emperor who divided the empire into two separate empires. The Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire.

Roman Emperor who divided the empire into four parts.

Roman Emperor who divided the empire into four parts.

Germanic group who burned the city of Rome in 455 AD. Vandalism is a “willful destruction of property”

Roman Emperor who divided the empire into four parts.

Visigoth leader who captured the city of Rome in 410 AD.

Germanic general that took control of Rome in 476 AD by overthrowing the Western Roman Emperor named Romulus Augustulus.

Became emperor of the Byzantine Empire in 527 AD.

Germanic general that took control of Rome in 476 AD by overthrowing the Western Roman Emperor named Romulus Augustulus.

A simplified code of laws that were to be followed by the entire Byzantine Empire.

A simplified code of laws that were to be followed by the entire Byzantine Empire.

Became emperor of the Byzantine Empire in 527 AD.

Jews who believed they should fight the Romans and take back control of their kingdom.

Means deliver sent by God.

Jews who believed they should fight the Romans and take back control of their kingdom.

Refers to the 12 close followers of Jesus.

A Jew from Nazareth that began preaching through Judaea and Galilee around 30 AD

Refers to the 12 close followers of Jesus.

Refers to the 12 close followers of Jesus.

Jews who believed they should fight the Romans and take back control of their kingdom.

Jewish religious leaders believed that Jesus was a deceiver. They believed that he was trying to lead people away from God.

The Romans began to fear Jesus and his teachings because a person who could spark such strong reaction might threaten law and order.

Jewish religious leaders believed that Jesus was a deceiver. They believed that he was trying to lead people away from God.

The Romans began to fear Jesus and his teachings because a person who could spark such strong reaction might threaten law and order.

When Jesus’ followers claimed that he had risen from the dead.

Jesus went to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. Jesus was arrested and charged with treason. He was found guilty and crucified.

Jesus went to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. Jesus was arrested and charged with treason. He was found guilty and crucified.

Jewish religious leaders believed that Jesus was a deceiver. They believed that he was trying to lead people away from God.

When Jesus’ followers claimed that he had risen from the dead.

Belief that by accepting Jesus and his teachings one would be saved from sin and allowed to enter heaven.

Early Christian leaders who helped set up churches and spread the message of Jesus.

The Romans began to fear Jesus and his teachings because a person who could spark such strong reaction might threaten law and order.

Year that Emperor Nero began the first official persecution of the Christians.

Belief that by accepting Jesus and his teachings one would be saved from sin and allowed to enter heaven.

To mistreat someone because of their beliefs.

Jewish religious leaders believed that Jesus was a deceiver. They believed that he was trying to lead people away from God.

First Roman Emperor to accept Christianity.

Year that Emperor Nero began the first official persecution of the Christians.

Someone who is willing to die rather than give up their beliefs.

To mistreat someone because of their beliefs.

Someone who is willing to die rather than give up their beliefs.

Order giving religious freedom to all people. This made Christianity legal in Rome.

Official Church teachings.

An organization with different levels of authority.

Roman Emperor who made Christianity Rome’s official religion.

Name for leaders of the church (priests, bishops, ect.)

Name for leaders of the church (priests, bishops, ect.)

Official Church teachings.

An organization with different levels of authority.

Official Church teachings.

Title given to the Bishop of Rome. Now head of the Roman Catholic Church.

Means “good news” and refers to the 4 written accounts of Jesus’ life.

Name for leaders of the church (priests, bishops, ect.)

Title given to the Bishop of Rome. Now head of the Roman Catholic Church.

1) Matthew 2) Mark 3) Luke 4) John

Pictures of Christian figures or religious images.

To declare that a person or group no longer belongs to the church.

Year of the Great Schism. Break between the Roman Catholic Church in the west and the Eastern Orthodox Church in the east.

Pictures of Christian figures or religious images.

Means “good news” and refers to the 4 written accounts of Jesus’ life.

Year of the Great Schism. Break between the Roman Catholic Church in the west and the Eastern Orthodox Church in the east.

Pictures of Christian figures or religious images.

Would become the largest and richest city along the trade routes of Arabia.

While in the hills praying, Muhammad said he was visited by an angel who told him to preach Islam.

While in the hills praying, Muhammad said he was visited by an angel who told him to preach Islam.

Would become the largest and richest city along the trade routes of Arabia.

The Arabic word for “God”. (creator)

Name for the followers of Islam.

While in the hills praying, Muhammad said he was visited by an angel who told him to preach Islam.

Means to “surrender to the will of Allah”.

Name for the followers of Islam.

The Arabic word for “God”. (creator)

Means to “surrender to the will of Allah”.

Year Muhammad and his followers left Makkah and moved to Madinah. Set as the first year of the Muslim calendar.

Name for the followers of Islam.

Holy Book of Islam.

1) Belief 2) Prayer 3) Charity 4) Fasting 5) Pilgrimage

Holy Book of Islam.

Title for the successors to Muhammad.

Chosen as the Caliph after Muhammad. (Father-in-law)

Title for the successors to Muhammad.

Shiite & Sunni

Title for the successors to Muhammad.

The first four Caliphs that ruled by following in Muhammad’s footsteps.

Shiite & Sunni

Great Muslim Empire that arose in India.

Great Muslim Empire that arose in India.

Powerful Muslim empire that began in present-day Turkey.

Greatest Mogul ruler. Brought peace and order by treating all his subjects fairly.

Powerful Muslim empire that began in present-day Turkey.

Muslim house of worship.

Great Muslim Empire that arose in India.

Muslim house of worship.

Great Muslim Empire that arose in India.

Images of Muhammad are forbidden, because Muslims believe it will lead to people worshiping Muhammad and not Allah.

Great Muslim Empire that arose in India.