Roman and Byzantine Empires

Cicero was a famous orator in Rome. What is oratory?

Select all of emperor Constantine's accomplishments.

A gladiator is a a man or woman who is trained to fight as a form of entertainment.

Inflation is the decrease in the prices of goods, products or services.

Rome is located on what peninsula?

A torture method by the Romans where someone was nailed or tied to a cross to die.

The head of the church is called the...

Constantinople is a city located on a strait and between what two seas?

Select one false statement about the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.

Christianity spread through...

What writing system was developed by Byzantine missionaries and used in Russia and Bulgaria today?

Select all of Rome's major accomplishments.

The eastern half of the Roman empire fell, and the western half became know as the Byzantine empire.

An innovation by the Romans that allowed tunnels or channels to carry water to the cities was called...

The major function of the Colosseum was to hold plays.

What is the best explanation for why Julius Caesar was assassinated?

Greco-Roman is the blend of what two cultures?

What form of government allows the people to vote for elected officials?

Someone who travels to other places in an attempt to teach others about their religion is called a...

Culture is...

The period of peace and prosperity in Rome was called the...

The section of the Christian Bible that talks about Jesus' life and death and the life of early Christians is called...

Early Christians were highly respected in the Roman empire during its early years.

Romance languages are languages that derive from Latin. Select all the romance languages below.

When someone changes their beliefs, this is called...

Justinian's code was commissioned by emperor Justinian. He had Roman law organized and written down.