The Glory That Was Rome SOTW Ch. 1
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- What was the most important city of the Roman Empire?
- Rome
- What type of events took place in the Coliseum?
- Gladiator fights, Chariot races and fights between lions and soldiers.
- What does "Pax Romana" mean?
- Everybody in the Roman Empire must obey Roman laws.
- Did the Celts obey the Pax Romana?
- No, they rebelled against the Romans.
- What problem was the Roman Empire having?
- The Roman Empire became so large, it couldn't fight off invaders.
- Why did the Romans call the invading tribes "barbarians?"
- Because the invaders didn't take baths, live in homes, or cook their food.
- What were some of the names of the invading barbarian tribes?
- Huns, Goths, Visigoths.
- What did the emperor Diocletian do?
- He divided the Roman Empire into two parts.
- What were the two parts of the Roman Empire called?
- Western Roman Empire and Eastern Roman Empire.
- Did dividing the Roman Empire keep the Western Roman Empire strong and protected?
- No, the barbarians conquered it anyway.