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The Roman Empire
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10/20/2016

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Leader of the Huns, he attacked the eastern part of the Roman Empire
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Attila
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Divided the Empire in two in an attempt to solve many of the problems the empire was having.
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Diocletian
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Briefly reunited the Empire and moved the capital city
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Constantine
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Fierce warriors from Asia that attacked the Roman Empire
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Huns
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King of the Franks who built a strong kingdom in Gaul
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Clovis
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At the center of the Roman Empire, it served as a water route to many of the Roman port cities
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Mediterranean Sea
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First appeared in the Roman Empire, follows the life and teachings of Jesus
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Christianity
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Art created by using pieces of colored stone or glass. Used by the Byzantines
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Mosaics
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The Empire's new capital city. Built in modern day Turkey, it was located on major trade routes where Europe and Asia meet.
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Constantinople
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The Eastern half of the Roman Empire
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Byzantine Empire
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Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, best known for updating the laws - Justinian's Code, and for starting the Hagia Sophia
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Justinian
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The name given to the updated laws of the Empire created by Justinian
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Justinian's Code
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The official government language of the Romans. Also the language used by the church in the Western Empire
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Latin Language
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Designed by Roman engineers to bring fresh running water into many cities
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Aqueducts
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Designed by Roman engineers to allow faster transport and communication
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Roman Roads
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Provided the essential labor to build the Roman empire
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Roman slaves
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Factors that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire
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Economic problems, invasions, poor leadership
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