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Chapter 9
Roman Civilization
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Social Studies
6th Grade
02/19/2013

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Who is Justinian?
Definition
He was a strong emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
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What is Christianity?
Definition
It is a religion that began in the Roman Empire.
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Who is Constantine?
Definition
He was an Emperor who moved the capital from Rome to Constantinople.
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What is a regent?
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It is a person who stands in for a young sick ruler
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What is Latin?
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It is an ancient language that became the basis of many modern European languages.
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What is a forum?
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It is an open space for a marketplace in the middle of Rome.
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What are Severans?
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They are emperors who stayed in power by paying the army well.
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What is a Mosaic?
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It is a picture made from small pieces of colored glass or stone.
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What is the Byzantine Empire?
Definition
The Empire that included the Greeks, Egyptians, Syrians, Arabs, Jews, Slavs, and others.
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What is the Colosseum?
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It is an arena that could hold up to 60,000 people.
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Who is Galen? What did he think was important?
Definition
He believed studying the body structure was important.
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How did Roman statues differ from Greek statues?
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Roman statues were more realistic.
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By 100 BC,what percent of Italy's people were enslave?
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40 percent of Italy's people were enslaved.
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What happened when Roman coins and money lost value in the AD 200s?
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The Roman people began to barter.
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What did Byzantine women in their daily lives?
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They stayed home and raised children.
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Who is Theodora and what did she do?
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She was an empress that helped women gain more rights.
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How long did the Byzantine Empire last?
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It lasted about 1000 years.
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What was a major Byzantine industry?
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It was silk weaving.
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What did Theodosius decide to do after his death?
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He decided to have the Roman Empire divided.
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What happened after the Battle of Adrianople?
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Other Germanic tribes attacked Rome.
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