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Name 3 Reasons for the ending of the Pax Romana
weakened economy, corrupt politicians, military influence of government
Who split the Roman empire into two empires?
Diocletian
Why did Diocletian split the Roman Empire
Became too large to manage by one seat of government
Who moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople?
Constantine
Why was the capital moved to Constantinople? (2 reasons)
excellent harbor for trade, good natural defenses
How did the Western Roman Empire end?
waves of Germanic barbarian tribes swept through and eventually overthrew the emperor
What happened to the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the west?
It lasted for 1,000 more years known as the Byzantine empire
Compare Roman religion to Greek. (Name 3 similarities)
gods had human-like qualities, polytheistic, gods played important roles in everyday life
Christians believed him to be the son of God. Jesus, Paul, or Both?
Jesus
Jew who later converted to Christianity Jesus, Paul, or Both?
Paul
Messenger of the Christian faith in Greece, Asia Minor, and Rome. Jesus, Paul, or Both?
Paul
Jewish boy born in Bethlehem. Jesus, Paul, or Both?
Jesus
Associated with Christianity? Jesus, Paul, or Both?
both
Why was Jesus called "Christ"?
Greek word for Messiah and his followers believed He had come to save them
Includes the gospels? New Testament, Old Testament, or both
New Testament
Parts are written by Paul? New Testament, Old Testament, or both
New Testament
