Ancient Rome and Byzantine Empire

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What surrounds Ancient Rome?

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The Mediterranean Sea, hilly/rugged areas, parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe.

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What are the great achievements of Ancient Rome?

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Aqueducts, arches/vaults, roads, concrete.

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What are the three groups of Ancient Roman society?

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Patricians (wealthy leaders), plebeians (common folk), and slaves.

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What was the Roman Forum?

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Ancient Rome’s meeting place, held shops, religious buildings, and government buildings.

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Who ruled during Pax Romana?

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Emperor Augustus.

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What did Emperor Diocletian do?

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Killed his predecessor and split the Empire into East and West.

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What is Emperor Constantine known for?

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Creating the capital in the east (Constantinople) and spreading Christianity.

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When did Rome collapse?

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476 AD/CE.

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What period began at the fall of Rome?

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The Middle Ages (Medieval Times).

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What was the Byzantine Empire?

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The Eastern Roman Empire that lasted approximately 1,000 years.