Details Title: 12.3 & 12.4 Rise of Constantine/Fall of Rome Description: Flashcards for A Beka Old World History & Geography ch. 12.3 & 12.4 Total Flash Cards: 9 Created: 10/12/2009 17:21:08		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional History Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Constantine Definition Constantine became emperor of Rome in A.D. 306. He claimed he hd seen a cross in the sky on which was written "In this sign conquer." Constantine ended the persecution of Christians, but later he made it illegal to not be a Christian. This resulted in a weakening of the Church, as many unbelievers claimed to be Christians. Term Byzantium Definition A city in Asia Minor which Constantine rebuilt and called Constantinople. Term Constantinople Definition The name Constantine gave Byzantium when he rebuilt it. Constantinople was built to look like Rome. Today it is Istanbul. Term Istanbul Definition The capital of modern Turkey. It was once called Constantinople, and before that, Byzantium. Term Visigoths Definition A Germanic tribe who captured and looted Rome in A.D. 410. Term Vandals Definition A Germanic tribe who invaded Rome in A.D. 455. This tribe was so senselessly destructive that today we call anyone who destroys property without reason a vandal. In A.D. 476, the Germans got rid of the last Roman emperor and began to rule Rome themselves. Term Eastern Roman Empire Definition The Eastern Roman Empire's capital was Constantinople. The Eastern Empire lasted more than 1,000 years. Term Western Roman Empire Definition The Western Roman Empire's capital was Rome. The Western Roman Empire was quickly destroyed. Term the fall of the Roman Empire Definition Gradually the people of Rome became corrupt, there was much selfishness and lazyness. The Romans lost their sense of justice and respect for law and order. The beginning of the fall of the Roman Empire was when it was divided in two.