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Chapter 7

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21. Constantinople formerly known as Byzantium- was the capital of the eastern Roman empire- changed names when Constantine moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium
22. Apostle one of Jesus's followers who preached and spread the teachings of Jesus.
23. Messiah Savior chosen by God
24. Martyr one who chooses to die rather than give up a prinicple or cuase
25. Bishop a church official who sets moral standards supervises finances, and governs several churches
26. Pope the father of the Christian Church
27. Jerusalem the holy city in Israel and the center of three faiths; Judaism, Chrisitanity and Islam
28. Herod King of Israel insane but a genius - famous for architecture ally of Rome
29. Jesus the founder of the christian religion, thought to be the Messiah and the Son of God
30. Paul formerly known as SAUL he was a converted Jew that spread the Good News about Christianity all over the Empire--also a Roman citizen.
8 The Good Emperors Five Roman Emperors succeeded one another without bloodshed, three were very good in particular- Trajan, Hadrian, and MArcus Aurelius
20. Edict of Milan the edict or law that made Christianity a "legitimate" religion in the Roman Empire
19. Battle of Milvian Bridge occured 2 miles outsdie of Rome- The ruler Constantine scored an overwhelming victory over his rival became Emperor of Rome had a vision and painted the sign of the cross on his soldiers' shields.
18. western empire Latin speaking west; Italy, Gaul , Britiannia, and Spain
17. Eastern Empire Greek speaking east Greece, Asia Minor,Syria, and Eygpt
16. Constantine successor of Diocletian- he allowed Christianity and moved the Roman capital from Rome to Byzantium
15. Diocletian roman emperor who was strong willed and army leader- he set up reforms to help restore control and order to the empire.
1. policy a plan of action thay guides an individual, group, or government
2. aqueduct a long bridgelike structure that carries water to populated areas
3. civil service workers employed by a government to carry out functions such as repairing roads, delivering mail, collecting taxes, and so on
4. sucession the transfer of power or authority to another person or persons-for, after the death of a ruler
5. Colosseum the arena where Roman emperors would stage gladiator fights and famous naval battles were staged for public entertainment.
6. Pax Romana means "Roman Peace" in Latin. A long period of time of peace and prosperity in Rome's borders
7. Augustus formly known as Octavian, he was the successor to Julius Casear. Did many things to help Rome suceed as a world power
9. Epicureanism a philosophy of life that justifies pursuing sensous pleasures
10. Stoicism a philosophy of life that encourages virtue, duty, and endurance
11. satire literature that mocks society for its follishness and wickedness
12. villa a country estate
13. inflation an overall rise in the prices of goods and services
14. Commodus the son and successor of Marcus Aurelius. The fall of the Pax Romana and eventually Rome all started with his rule.
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