Roman emperor who, in 330 C.E., moved the capital to Byzantium and later renamed it Constantinople.

The eastern half of the Roman Empire, which survived after the fall of the Western Empire. Its capital was Constantinople, named after the Emperor Constantine.

A large territory in which several groups of people are ruled by a single leader or government.

A slow breakdown or failure.

A pattern of illegal or immoral activities by government officials.

The endurance of pain or hardship without a display of feelings and without complaint.

A popular saying meant to express something wise or true.

The study of wisdom, knowledge, and the nature of reality.

Scenes painted on the moist plaster of walls or ceilings with water-based paints. These pictures often were three-dimensional.

The language of the Romans. Italian, Spanish, and French all developed out this language.

A picture made up of small pieces of tile, glass, or colored stone.

A pipe or raised channel built to carry water over a long distance.