Rome & Byzantine Empire ?s Flashcards
1
Q
What were the main reasons western Rome collapsed.
A
Corruption, the division of the empire, and invasion by Germanic tribes
2
Q
What were the costs and benefits of an expanding empire.
A
helped bring about its downfall
3
Q
What are some important legacies of the Roman Empire
A
art and architecture, technology and science, medicine, literature, language, religion, and law
4
Q
eastern church
A
Eastern orthodox church
emperor had most power
greek
priests can marry
patriarch
icons were not allowed
5
Q
western church
A
roman catholic church
latin
priests cant get married
pope
icons were allowed
